Lucas Announces Winners of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition

Apr 30, 2018
Press

Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Lucas announced the winners of the Third District Congressional Art Competition:

First Place & Facebook Fan Favorite:

‘Love for the Game’

Photography by Myrna Curry

Mooreland, Okla.

Second Place:

Friends Stick Together

Pastel drawing by Kade Hathaway

Elk City, Okla.

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“I’m proud to announce that Myrna Curry of Mooreland, Okla. is the winner of this year’s art competition,” said Congressman Lucas. “Her inspired photography will serve as a remarkable reflection of our community as it is displayed in the U.S. Capitol over the next year for thousands of visitors to enjoy. Oklahoma’s Third District is home to several gifted young artists and I want to thank all of the students who participated in this year’s competition.”

Kade Hathaway of Elk City won second place for his pastel drawing entitled, ‘Friends Stick Together’. His artwork will be displayed in Lucas’s District office in Yukon, Okla.

Myrna’s first place piece was also chosen as the “fan favorite” by users on Congressman Lucas’s official Facebook page.

 

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