Congresswoman Tenney Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition Winner

Oswego, NY—Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition, "Her," by River Freer of Red Creek Central School. River's winning piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol alongside other winners from across the country. A photo of River and Tenney with the winning artwork can be found here. 

This year, Tenney received over 30 pieces of artwork from high schoolers across New York's 24th Congressional District. Megan Lasher was awarded second place, Tiffany Seymour third place, and Jennifer Daum received an honorable mention. This year's winners were selected by Mary Jo Whitman, the Gallery Director and SCR Co-Coordinator of GO Art!, and Jackie Hoyt, the Executive Director of the Wyoming County Arts Council.

"The Congressional Art Competition has given an exciting opportunity for students across our community to showcase their talents and potentially have their artwork hung in the halls of the United States Capitol," said Congresswoman Tenney. "Congratulations to our district's winner, River Freer! I am eager to see River's artwork, titled "Her," displayed in the halls of Congress. Thank you to all the talented artists who submitted artwork to this year's competition. I continue to be inspired by the creativity in our community!"

Below are the winners of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition:

First Place: River Freer
Title: “Her”
Red Creek Central School, Grade 12
Medium: Charcoal

Second Place: Megan Lasher
Title: “I’m Disappearing”
Livonia Central High School, Grade 11
Medium: Mixed Media

Third Place: Tiffany Seymour
Red Creek Central School, Grade 9
Title: N/A
Medium: Photography

Honorable Mention: Jennifer Daum
Title: ’’Fireside Thoughts” 
Union Springs High School, Grade 10
Medium: Pastel

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