South Dakota US Rep. Dusty Johnson has released the names of the winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition.
Elora Gould, a rising sophomore from Faith High School is the first-place winner of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for South Dakota. Her pencil and charcoal artwork, “To Have Slept in a Hollow,” will be on exhibit in the Cannon Tunnel at the U.S. Capitol, along with the winning artwork from other congressional districts for the next year.
“To Have Slept in a Hollow” by Elora Gould. 1st place 2021 Congressional Student Art Competition for South Dakota.
Image credit South Dakota Arts Council.
Second-place was awarded to Sarah Poncelow, a junior from Wessington Springs High School. Her drawing, “Team Bond,” will be displayed in Johnson’s Washington office for the next year.
“Team Bond” by Sarah Poncelow. 2nd place 2021 Congressional Student Art Competition for South Dakota.
Image credit South Dakota Arts Council.
Hannah Hofer of Colton was also recognized with an Honorable Mention. Her artwork, “Nigrum Panthera,” will be displayed at Johnson’s Sioux Falls office for the next year. Hofer is home-schooled and will be going into her senior year.
“Nigrum Panthera” by Hannah Hofer. Honorable Mention 2021 Congressional Student Art Competition for South Dakota.
Image credit South Dakota Arts Council.
The Congressional Art Competition is sponsored by Johnson’s office in partnership with the South Dakota Arts Council. The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982, providing members of Congress with an opportunity to recognize artistic talent in their home districts.
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