Congressman Fong Announces Congressional Art Competition Winners

Art Competition Winner
May 4, 2025
Press Release

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – This weekend, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) held a special ceremony to announce the winners of the 2025 “An Artistic Discovery” Congressional Art Competition for high school students in our community. Students from across the district had the opportunity to submit a personal piece of art for consideration earlier this year.

“This year’s submissions are a powerful reminder of the remarkable creativity thriving within our community,” said Congressman Fong. “The Congressional Art Competition is a meaningful way to honor the talent of our local high school students. Congratulations to all the finalists, and especially to our winner, Allison, for her outstanding piece, ‘Ong Ngoai.’  I’m excited to see her artwork proudly displayed in the U.S. Capitol.”

See the winning picture below:

Art Competition
 
Thank you to Andrea Hansen, our district's amazing Community Coordinator, and the Fox Theater Foundation for making this celebration possible. We'd also like to recognize our judges for supporting the next generation of artists: Felix Adamo, Amy Smith, and Jeanette Richardson, as well as generous sponsors: Moo Creamery, KDA Creative Corps, John Lake, Valerie Hashim, and Andrea Hansen. 

Overall Winner:

  • Allison Chung, 9th Grade, Buchanan High School, Watercolor- “Ong ngoai”
  • Art Teacher: Jeff Nichols

All Other Medium Category: 

  • 1st Place- Rachel Kong, Independence High School, Charcoal- “Perfecting”
  • 2nd Place- Madison Chaney, Buchanan High School, Oil- “Simon Peter”
  • 3rd Place- Adalynn Givan, Buchanan High School, Watercolor- “Self-Portrait”

Photography Category: 

  • 1st Place- Ethan Cardenas, Tehachapi High School, Photo- “Motorcycle”
  • 2nd Place- Mason Booker, Valley Oaks Charter School, Photo- “Late Night”
  • 3rd Place- Matthew Jiglea, Buchanan High School, Photo- “The Backbone”

Computer Generated Art Category: 

  • 1st Place- Norah Callister, Buchanan High School, Computer- “Once Upon a Time”
  • 2nd Place- Emma Gonzales, Tehachapi High School, Computer- “Jane”
  • 3rd Place- Madison Blanthorne, Tehachapi High School, Computer- “Orange”

You can learn more about the Congressional Art Competition here.

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