Quigley Congratulates Winner of 2024 Congressional Art Competition
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) announced Polina Popandopulo from Ridgewood High School as the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for the 5th District of Illinois. Their piece, titled “Best Buddies Down on the Farm,” will hang in the U.S. Capitol for the next year.
Polina Popandopulo, winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition winner, with her piece, “Best Buddies Down on the Farm”
“Every spring, the Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to appreciate the rich artistic talent of the young people in my district. This year’s competition was no different. From oil on canvas to photography to scratchboard – I was incredibly impressed by the potential on display,” said Quigley. “I am happy to congratulate Polina on their fine work. It will be a wonderful representation of our district’s talent for the thousands of visitors to our Capitol from around the world.”
Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.
Students submit entries to their representative’s office, and panels of district artists select the winning entries. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.