Westport Student Wins 4th Congressional District Art Competition

Winner: “Self-Portrait” by Anna Horowitz. Contributed photoStaples High School senior Anna Horowitz has won the 2005 4th Congressional District Arts Competition, “An Artistic Discovery,” with a pastel entitled “Self Portrait.”

A reception and exhibit were held at the Westport Arts Center Saturday. Her art teacher is Angela Simpson.

Beginning in June, Anna’s artwork will hang for one year beside works from other congressional districts in the passageway between the House office buildings and the United States Capitol.

“Having grown up in an arts family, I know how valuable creative expression is for students’ growth,” said Rep. Christopher Shays, co-chair of the Congressional Arts Caucus.

“I applaud all the participating students and their teachers for their enthusiasm about the visual arts and this competition.”

The runners-up were Natalie Birinyi, a Southport resident and junior at Greens Farms Academy, with her photograph entitled “Lava, No. 7,” and Sarah Biggers, a Fairfield resident and a senior at Greens Farms Academy, with her watercolor entitled “Fruit Market.” 

Their pieces will be on display in Shays’ Connecticut offices for the year.  The judges also awarded 17 honorable mention prizes.