Submitted release from the Office of Congressman John B. Larson
Congressman John B. Larson congratulated Jensun Yonjan on Tuesday, April 9, for winning the 31st Annual Congressional Arts Competition. Jensun is currently a student at Conard High School in West Hartford.
Jensun will receive a $3,000 yearly renewable scholarship for up to $12,000 to the Savannah College of Art for winning this year’s competition, held Thursday, April 4th in Hartford’s Wadsworth Atheneum.
“Each of our creative, budding artists who participated in this year’s competition deserve praise for their work and ability,” said Congressman Larson. “This is an outstanding program that recognizes the importance of art to our society and gives students a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage. I want to congratulate Jensun for winning this year’s competition and thank all those who help make this a spectacular program.”
Initiated by members of the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982, the nationwide annual art competition allows high school students from each state to showcase their artistic ability. In addition to the scholarship, each winning work is displayed in an eleven month exhibit in the Cannon Tunnel that leads into the U.S. Capitol Building.
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