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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Ga-01) recently announced the winners of the 2016 Congressional Art Competition at Armstrong State University. Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the United States House of Representatives as an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent across the nation. Since the creation of the competition in 1982, over 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nation-wide competition. 

"I am thrilled so many students participate in the Congressional Art Competition every year," Carter said. "This is a wonderful opportunity to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of young constituents in the First District. I am extremely impressed with all the entries this year. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all who participated!"

The 2016 winner of the Congressional Art Competition for the First District of Georgia is Joey Belsma from South Effingham High School. Her artwork will be displayed for one year in the United States Capitol.


Two additional winning pieces of art by Kashta Dozier-Muhammad from Savannah Arts Academy and Caleb Sanker from Bradwell Institute will be displayed in Carter's offices.