Rep. Magaziner Announces 2024 RI-2 Congressional Art Competition Winner
WARWICK, RI — Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02)announced the winner of Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District 2024 Congressional Art Competition.
“Congratulations to Seoyon Kim for winning this year’s RI-02 Congressional Art Competition,” said Rep. Seth Magaziner. “This year, our office received nearly 40 pieces of incredible artwork across all mediums, and I want to thank these young artists for participating and putting on full display the creative talent and spirit of Rhode Island.”
Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.
Students submit entries to their representative’s office, and panels of local artists select the winning entries. One winner from each district is recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. The winning artwork is displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol. The current artwork on display is Ram Among Sheep by Gwen Ruffolo from North Kingstown High School.
Overall Winner: Plastic Pieces by Seoyon Kim from East Greenwich.
