AMARILLO, Texas (KAUZ) – Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced the district winner of the Congressional Art Competition this week.
The annual contest between high school students across the county gives artists the opportunity to have their work featured in the United States Capitol for a whole year.
The student chosen to represent district 13 was Ashlyn Akemon of Shamrock.
“Congratulations to Ashlyn Akemon for securing first place in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Texas’ Thirteenth Congressional District,” Jackson said. “Ashlyn’s artwork depicts vintage cars against the iconic backdrop of the Conoco Station on Route 66 in Shamrock, Texas, and unmistakably embodies this year’s theme of Texas Thirteen Landscapes and Landmarks. Thank you to all participants, parents, and teachers who helped make this year’s contest possible. I look forward to seeing Ashlyn’s artwork displayed in the United States Capitol soon!”
As this year’s first-place winner, Akemon’s piece, titled The Vintage Collection will hang in the United States Capitol alongside winning pieces from other Congressional Districts for one year. Ashlyn is a senior in Kelton ISD.
Since 1982, the Congressional Art Competition has chosen young student artists to highlight nationwide. Dozens from Texas’ 13th district participated this year by submitting photographs, drawings, paintings and computer-generated art.
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