Resources
Local Issues

Spanberger Announces Winner of Fifth Annual Congressional Art Competition

May 19, 2023
Local Issues
Press

The Winner — Jade Cudjoe From Eastern View High School in Culpeper County — Will Have Her Artwork Displayed in the U.S. Capitol for One Year

**Click Here for Downloadable Photo**

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today announced the winner of the Fifth Annual Congressional Art Competition from Virginia’s Seventh District.

First place winner Jade Cudjoe is a student at Eastern View High School in Culpeper County. Jade’s piece entitled “The Creation of Hands” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, alongside winning pieces from congressional districts across the country.

“After five years of receiving works of art, I’m still blown away by the talent possessed by so many young Virginians,” said Spanberger. “Thank you to every student who shared their work with us, thank you to the educators who are dedicated to cultivating the creativity and passion of young artists across Virginia, and congratulations to this year’s winner! I’m proud to represent so many brilliant Virginia students, and I look forward to showcasing Jade’s work in our U.S. Capitol.”

“Inspired by the art piece ‘The Creation of Adam’ by Michelangelo. This original piece illustrates the power and ability that hands have to create art. Within itself the piece is art but truly the hand behind it is the true inspiration,” wrote Jade about her winning piece.

The Congressional Art Competition is an annual opportunity to encourage and recognize the artistic talent of Virginia students and students across the country. Click here to learn more.

###

Recent Posts

Nov 21, 2024
Healthcare

Spanberger, Smith, Kaine, Cotton Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Address Drug Shortages

According to the FDA, More Than 275 Drugs Are Currently in Shortage The “End Drug Shortages Act” is Supported by Inova Health System, UVA Health, & VCU Health System WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) and Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation alongside U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) […]

Nov 21, 2024
Agriculture

Spanberger Statement on Status of Farm Bill Negotiations, Need to Provide Virginia Farmers with Disaster Relief

Congresswoman: “Any Extension Passed in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate Must include Urgent Disaster Relief” WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger — the only Virginian on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee — today released the following statement on the status of Farm Bill negotiations. “The Farm Bill is already more than one year overdue. […]

Nov 18, 2024
Social Security, Medicare, & Retirement

Spanberger, Graves, Brown, Collins Urge U.S. Senate Leadership to Bring Social Security Fairness Act to the Floor to Eliminate the WEP & GPO

The Bipartisan, Bicameral “Social Security Fairness Act” — Which Passed in the U.S. House on Tuesday — Would Eliminate Two Provisions of the “Social Security Act” That Unfairly Reduce Benefits for More Than 2 Million Americans Who Have Devoted Much or All of Their Careers to Public Service WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the bipartisan, bicameral […]