Congratulations Lizzie Dunn and Taylor Worthington
Representative Poliquin announces congressional art competition winners for Maine’s 2nd District
Lizzie Dunn of Houlton will have her artwork, ‘Jill,’ displayed in the U.S. Capitol
Today, Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) announced that Lizzie Dunn, a sophomore at Houlton Jr./Sr. High School, is the winner of the 2017 Congressional Art Competition for Maine’s 2nd District. Lizzie’s artwork, “Jill,” will be displayed in the halls of the U.S. Capitol.
“Every year, I am awestruck by the incredible talent and hard work of our high school students in Maine through this competition,” said Congressman Poliquin. “I’m extraordinarily proud of all our participants this year and I congratulate Lizzie for working so hard to achieve this. I’m so delighted to display Lizzie’s artwork in the U.S. Capitol, where thousands of Americans from across the country can enjoy this piece of Maine’s culture and talent.”
Lizzie Dunn will also be invited to travel to Washington, courtesy of competition sponsors, to participate in an opening ceremony and their artwork will be displayed in the hallway to the Capitol for a year. Additionally, all of the winners are invited to a reception at the Blaine House on May 4 to recognize their outstanding artwork.
For more information and to see the runner-ups please CLICK HERE.
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced today that Taylor Worthington of Brunswick has won the 2017 Congressional Art Competition for Maine’s 1st District.
His painting, entitled “Touch of Pink,” will be on display at the U.S. Capitol for a year.
“The artwork Maine students create in this competition has always been impressive, and this year is no exception,” Pingree said. “Taylor’s colorful portrait is a stunning piece that will certainly catch people’s eyes when it is on display at the Capitol. My congratulations to him and all the top finishers of this year’s competition—everyone’s work was truly exceptional. I appreciate the Maine Arts Commission for their continued role in supporting this great competition.”
Worthington, 17, is a senior at Brunswick High School.
“Taylor Worthington’s compelling portrait captures the spirit of the artist. His unflinching gaze and unapologetic expression combined with bold colorful brushstrokes stopped us in our tracks,” competition judges Pamela Moulton and Beth Wilbur Van Mierlo said. “His mastery of composition and color made this work of art exceptional.”
The judges also recognized the work of five other 1st District students—1st Runner Up Katie Sprague of Kents Hill School; 2nd Runner Up Nicholas Maynard of Wells High School; and Honorable Mentions Bennett Hight of Freeport High School, Morgan Schlaack and Sarah Belling, both of Brunswick High School.
To read more and see the runner-ups please CLICK HERE.
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