U.S. Rep. Ted W. Lieu (D-Torrance) hosted his district’s fifth-annual reception for the Congressional Art Competition at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

(photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills)

Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives.

The competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in the congressional district. The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students who either reside or attend school in the 33rd District.

“Each year I am always blown away by the talent and creativity that is displayed in the students’ artwork; this year was no exception,” Lieu said. “I am always excited to see the great talent of the students in the 33rd district. Walking by the Congressional Art Competition exhibit in the U.S. Capitol brings joy to my day. I am excited to see April’s artwork hanging in the exhibit representing our district.”

Beverly Hills Unified School District announced the 2019 Congressional Art Competition second and third place winners were both Beverly Hills High School students. Eleventh-grader Hudson Auerbach’s piece “End of the Tunnel” came in second place won a $1,000 scholarship. Eleventh-grader Galaxia Miller’s piece, “L.A. Familia,” ranked third, winning a $500 scholarship. Both of their works will be displayed in Lieu’s Los Angeles office for the next year. Several hundred students entered the 33rd Congressional District competition.