5th District Winning Artist Honored

Tara Auman, a St. Mary’s County resident, is the winner of the 35th annual 5th District Congressional Art Competition. The young artist was honored as a special reception hosted by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer in July.

The theme for the competition in 2016 was “An Artistic Discovery.” The artwork created by participants in this year’s competition was curated in a formal gallery exhibit at the Historic Port Tobacco Courthouse, and each artist was presented with a special certificate.

Ms. Auman’s winning piece was titled “Turnips.” It was selected as the winner by a jury of professional artists and a college professors from the 5th District. The piece will be on display in the US Capitol for a year.

“I want to congratulate all who participated in the 35th Annual Fifth District Congressional Arts Competition, as well as the families, teachers, and friends who encouraged these outstanding students along the way,” Congressman Hoyer said at the reception. “Every spring, I am proud to host this competition to recognize students’ talent and perseverance in pursuit of the arts. I was pleased to announce that Tara Auman is this year’s winner and her artwork will be displayed in the US Capitol – in the corridor leading from representatives’ offices to the House floor. I also join in thanking the local art teachers and professional artists who selected the work they believe will best represent the talented young artists of our district.”

Congressman Hoyer announced the competition in February, inviting 5th District students to submit their artwork for consideration. Twenty-nine students from across the 5th District participated in the competition. The other art pieces submitted will be displayed in Rep. Hoyer’s Waldorf District Office and rotated in his DC Office for a one-month period during the course of the year.

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