Kingsport, TN - Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger released the following statement announcing the First District’s winning entry in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition.
“I would like to congratulate Juliet Barton of Dobyns-Bennett High School on winning the Congressional Art Competition in Tennessee’s First District! Juliet has the incredible honor of her work of art being displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building,” said Congresswoman Harshbarger. “My office received over 60 submissions in this year's competition, I am thrilled to see so many young artists participate this year. I would also like to congratulate other participants on their great works of art and thank our wonderful judges for helping pick the winner!”
The announcement was made today by Congresswoman Harshbarger at a reception held on the campus of Tusculum University in Greeneville.
East Tennessee high school students (grades 9-12) had the chance to enter a competition to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building. The winning artwork of our district's competition will be displayed in an exhibit for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit will include the winning artwork from all participating districts from around the country, which is also featured on House.gov's Congressional Art Competition page.
A team of independent judges evaluated the entries.
The Congressional Art Competition occurs every spring.