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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced the winners of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for the Third District of Nebraska.

"Congratulations to the winners of this year's Congressional Art Competition and thank you to all students who submitted their work," said Smith. "The results of your efforts to cultivate your gifts will be displayed in the halls of Congress and my offices in Washington, D.C. and Nebraska. Thank you to all the teachers who inspire their students to exercise their talent and imagination."

Artwork by the first-pace winner will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. The runners-up will have their art displayed in Rep. Smith's Washington, D.C., Grand Island, and Scottsbluff offices. Smith worked with the Nebraska Art Teachers Association to coordinate the competition.

First Place: "Copper Tractor" by Rowden Jackson of Litchfield

Litchfield Public Schools

Rowden's work will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

Second Place: "Josiah's My Little Brother" by Monique Trejo of Potter

Potter-Dix Schools

Monique's work will be displayed in Smith's Washington, D.C. office.

Third Place: "The Soul of the Sandhills" by Grace Harmon of Kenesaw

Kenesaw Public Schools

Grace's work will be displayed in Smith's Grand Island office.

Fourth Place: "Checka" by Libbi Hood of Hastings

Adams Central Jr./Sr. High

Libbi's work will be displayed in Smith's Scottsbluff office.

For additional information, please contact Smith’s Grand Island office at (308) 384-3900 or his Scottsbluff office at (308) 633-6333.

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