CFISD art students, their parents, CFISD leadership and U.S. Representative Wesley Hunt pose for a photo at the Top 10 Winner’s Reception on April 24. The congressman hosted the District 38 Congressional Art Contest, which invited high school art students within the congressional district to submit original pieces of work. Three CFISD students had their artwork selected as finalists.
April 25, 2024—Three CFISD art students had their work chosen as top 10 finalists in the District 38 Congressional Art Contest, hosted by U.S. Representative Wesley Hunt.
Bridgeland High School sophomore Eleanor Tietjen, Bridgeland junior Shane Laird and Cypress Woods High School sophomore Velana West all had their works selected out of the five submitted by CFISD for the contest.
Bridgeland High school sophomore Eleanor Tietjen’s artwork titled Partners of Peace was selected as a top 10 finalist in the District 38 Congressional Art Contest hosted by U.S. Representative Wesley Hunt.
A Top 10 Winner’s Reception was held at Rep. Hunt’s Houston district office on April 24 where the grand prize winner was announced. CFISD leadership, students and parents were invited to the celebration.
“CFISD is proud to showcase the amazing skills of our visual arts students through the Congressional Art Contest program,” said John Morrison, director of fine arts. “Opportunities like these provide our students with real-world moments that help prepare them to be major contributors to the profession upon graduation.”
Bridgeland High School junior Shane Laird’s artwork titled Attack on Pearl Harbor was selected as a top 10 finalist in the District 38 Congressional Art Contest hosted by U.S. Representative Wesley Hunt.
Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The contests are an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent among high school students across the nation.
Cypress Woods High School sophomore Velana West’s artwork titled Holding Hope was selected as a top 10 finalist in the District 38 Congressional Art Contest hosted by U.S. Representative Wesley Hunt.
