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On Saturday, Congressman Bill Huizenga announced Megan Johnson, a junior at West Ottawa High School, as the winner of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition for Michigan’s Second Congressional District. Megan’s piece entitled, "The Hand is Home" will now be placed on display in the U.S. Capitol for the next year so thousands of people can view it when they visit the Capitol Building. Megan will also have the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. on June 24th to attend the unveiling of her artwork with Congressional Art Competition winners from each congressional district. 

“Congratulations Megan on creating this incredibly skilled work of art,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “‘The Hand is Home’ not only showcases your talent but highlights the importance of the Great Lakes while serving as a wonderful reminder of home for Michiganders visiting or living in our nation’s capital.”            

"The Hand is Home"

Megan Johnson
West Ottawa High School
First Place

"Cranefusion"

Kim Nguyen
Wyoming High School
Second Place

“Summer of Innocence”

Jonathan Franco
West Ottawa High School
Third Place

The second and third place pieces of art will be displayed in Congressman Huizenga’s Grandville office. In total, 70 submissions from schools across West Michigan were entered into the 2019 Congressional Art Competition. Below are the top 12 pieces of art submitted by students across West Michigan. Each piece submitted was reviewed by a panel of local experts.

If you or your school would like to participate in the next Congressional Art Competition, please contact Sarah Lisman in Congressman Huizenga's Grandville Office at (616) 570-0917.