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Enloe High artist Kathleen Peterman earned first place in the 13th District's Congressional Art Contest and was congratulated by Congressman Brad Miller in a ceremony at the NC Museum of Art May 17.
Petermann was awarded a $20,000 scholarship from the Savannah School of Art and Design, a $500 US Savings Bond, and complimentary framing of her artwork. She will be flown to Washington, D.C. where she will participate in a national reception. Her work will hang in the Cannon Tunnel as part of a special show for one year. In addition to gift certificates, Petermann's teacher, Dr. Susan Euler, will receive an honorarium substitute teacher pay for a day off. Petermann's work was acrylic paint and felt tipped marker work titled "LA Farmer's Market #4: The Reader."
Joel Phelps of Wakefield High earned second place with the water color work titled "Ooops."
Katie Darden of Cary High earned third place for her colored pencil work titled "Smoggy Future"
Christopher Pilley of Millbrook High earned fourth place with the colored pencil work titled "Epicurious"
The 2nd through 4th place winners receive free framing and a $50 gift certificate.
More than 80 works of art were entered from high school students across the 13th district in the Annual Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery. The competition showcases the artistic talent of high school students within each Congressional district, acknowledging the nation's most gifted young artists.
All 50 pieces of art are displayed online including seven from Cary High, five from Enloe High, five from Millbrook High, four from Wakefield High and three from Athens Drive High. You can see the work here.
Posted by Bill Poston at 5:30 PM on May 22, 2008 | Leave Feedback
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