ASHLAND — Congressman Bob Gibbs announced the winners of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition at a reception for the top 10 artists in an Thursday night at Ashland University’s Coburn Gallery.
Gibbs welcomed the top 10 artists to celebrate and showcase their artwork. The top three winners and the People’s Choice award winner included these artists:
First Place: Abigail Bergert – Canton South High School – Light and Shadow, Digital Photography.
Second Place: Sydney Gibson – Plymouth High School – Bird Dog, Scratch Art.
Third Place: Layla Carpenter – Perry High School – Water’s Edge, Reduction Print.
People’s Choice: Ashley Powell – Buckeye Senior High School – Persona, Digital Art.
In announcing the winners, Congressman Gibbs said, “Every year, I am impressed by the skill, attention to detail, and passion displayed by the young artists who participate. Abigail, Sydney, Layla, Ashley, and all students who participated should be proud of their accomplishments and the recognition of their incredible talents.
“The creative arts are an important component in the foundation of a well-rounded education. The artistic process helps exercise and hone parts of the mind that physical education and the sciences may not.”
Bergert’s work will be shown in the Congressional Art Competition Gallery located in the tunnel between the Cannon House Office Building and the Capitol.
Gibson’s piece will be on display in Congressman Gibbs’ DC office, while Carpenter’s work will be shown at Gibbs’ Ashland office. A reception at the Capitol honoring Abigail Bergert and all winners from across the nation will be announced at a later date.
