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LOWELL, MA — Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) announced Andover High School senior Alicia Wang as the winner of the Third Congressional District’s annual Congressional Art Competition. Wang’s artwork, titled “Targeted,” was selected by a panel of local judges from a pool of submissions from high school students who participated in this year’s competition.

"This competition, now more than ever, encourages our young individuals to share their experiences and emotions through a platform rooted in creativity," said Congresswoman Trahan. “I’m grateful to all of the remarkable students who participated in this year’s competition. The submissions were a testament to the level of talent that is on display in classrooms across the Third District each day. Hosting the Congressional Art Competition is an honor as a representative, and I’d like to offer my congratulations to Alicia for being selected as the winner.”

Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol. This year’s winner and top ranked artists will be honored in a virtual reception hosted by Trahan.

“It’s an honor to have my work chosen. Many thanks to Congresswoman Trahan for this opportunity to share my art, as well as my mentor Yuanan Cheng for always believing in me,” said Alicia Wang.

Trahan’s office received 32 entries from students attending schools across the Third District. Trahan invited several area art experts to help her choose the winner, including Mount Wachusett Community College Professor of Art Thomas Matsuda, Lawrence Public Library Director Jessica Vilas Novas, UMass Lowell Art and Design Department Chair Ellen Wetmore, UMBRELLA Arts Center Executive Director Jerry Wedge, and Fitchburg Art Museum Director of Education Laura Howick. Attached is an image of the winning piece. 

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