Rep. Sykes Hosts Ohio’s 13th Congressional District Art Show And Awards Ceremony
AKRON, OH — U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) hosted a community art show and awards ceremony at the Summit Art Space to recognize the high school student artists in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District who participated in this year’s Congressional Art Competition.
“It was such a pleasure to host this community art show and awards ceremony to recognize the incredible work of all the high school students who participated in this year’s Congressional Art Competition. This was a wonderful opportunity for people from throughout our community to come together and celebrate the talented student artists in our district, as well as the art teachers and family members who support them. I’m thankful for everyone who attended this event, and I look forward to seeing what these students create next!” said Rep. Sykes.
During the awards ceremony, Rep. Sykes announced Lulu Emanuele, a tenth grader from Firestone Community Learning Center, as the overall winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. The winning piece, titled “Neon Dreams,” will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol, alongside winning artwork from all participating districts across the country.
“Congratulations to Lulu Emanuele for her winning piece, ‘Neon Dreams.’ Lulu’s use of bold, dramatic neon colors immediately captivates the eye and showcases her technical expertise. I am excited to see this piece of Ohio 13 artwork proudly displayed on the walls of the United States Capitol,” said Rep. Sykes.
In addition to the first-place overall winner, Rep. Sykes also announced the following award winners:
- Second Place Overall: Tyrese Parsons, Garfield Community Learning Center
- Third Place Overall: Nishat Shawn, Woodridge High School
- Best Technical Skill: Jaina Eisaman, Firestone Community Learning Center
- Strongest Message: Riley Putt, Northfield High School
The second-place piece will be displayed in Rep. Sykes’ Akron District office for one year, while the third-place piece will be displayed in Rep. Sykes’ D.C. office for one year.
Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District. To learn more about the Congressional Art Competition, visit sykes.house.gov/services/art-competition.
Pictured above: ‘Neon Dreams’ by Lulu Emanuele, the first-place winner for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition