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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

DGN Visual Artists Sweep IL 6th Congressional District Art Exhibition Honors!

1st prize Greta Serniute "Look At What You've Done" acrylic painting

Congratulations to DGN Visual Art students Greta Serniute, Julia Arnold and Lydia Metcalf for their recognition in the U.S. House of Representatives Congressional Art Exhibition.

Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives.  The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our congressional districts. The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents.  Since then, over 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition.

Greta Serniute (Class of 2023) earned 1st place in Sean Casten’s Congressional District (Illinois 6th). Her work will be framed and displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will also include artwork from other contest winners nationwide. She is awarded two airline tickets to attend the Awards Ceremony this summer in Washington, D.C.

Julia Arnold (Class of 2023) won 2nd place, also in Sean Casten’s Congressional District (Illinois 6th). Her framed work will be exhibited in Congressman Casten’s office.

Lydia Metcalf (Class of 2023) won 3rd place, also in Sean Casten’s Congressional District (Illinois 6th). Her framed work will be exhibited in Congressman Casten’s office.

2nd prize Julia Arnold "The Body Keeps the Score" digital drawing

3rd prize Lydia Metcalf "The Conducting Mantis" watercolor & ink


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North High School endeavors to provide an enriching, vibrant, multidisciplinary environment for the study, creation, and presentation of the Fine Arts.