Black Announces Marian Silva of Hendersonville as Winner of the 6th District Congressional Art Competition

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Diane Black (R-TN-06) announced Marian Silva, a senior at Hendersonville Christian Academy, as winner of the 2016 6th District Congressional Art Competition. Silva’s artwork, entitled “Iris” will hang in the U.S. Capitol over the course of the next year. Silva and her family will also have an opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. with winners from Congressional districts across the country to celebrate their achievement. You can download a photo of Silva’s winning artwork here.

Black released the following statement:

“The annual 6th District Congressional Art Competition is truly a testament to the talents of our middle Tennessee high school students. Each year, I am impressed with the many entries we receive. I am pleased to congratulate Marian on her well-deserved win in this year’s competition and look forward to seeing her beautiful artwork displayed in the halls of the U.S. Capitol, where it will be seen and enjoyed from visitors around the world. I am proud of Marian and all of this year’s participants for sharing their God-given talents with their community,” said Congressman Diane Black.

Silva’s winning entry, “Iris,” was a colored pencil and chalk composition. Congressman Black’s office received 78 entries in this year’s art competition. A panel of judges selected six finalists and the final round of voting was held on Congressman Black’s Facebook page. Winners were determined by which artwork received the highest number of “likes.” You can see the full album of finalists HERE.

High Resolution Photos:
Congressman Black with art competition winner Marian Silva and her parents, Martin and Wendy Silva
Congressman Black, Marian Silva, and Hendersonville Christian Academy Upper School Principal Amber Hunt
Marian Silva’s winning submission, “Iris”

Background:
The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. Since then, over 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition. To learn more, click here.

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