Plano, TX – U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (TX-03) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition, “An Artistic Discovery.”  Winners were announced at the Congressman’s free annual art exhibit and awards ceremony held at the McKinney Performing Arts Center on May 14th.

“This year’s Congressional Art Competition was outstanding, and I thank all our student artists who shared their original artwork with the community,” said Johnson.  “I also want to thank all the folks who attended the art exhibit and awards ceremony in support of the students.  And finally, I want to thank the parents and teachers of our students for providing them an environment to think creatively and further develop their artistic skills.  I’m inspired not only by the artwork displayed, but by the support this community provides.  It’s what makes Collin County such a great place to live.  Again, I thank all our students for their hard work, and it is my pleasure to congratulate this year’s winners on their accomplishments!”   

The First Place winner of the 2018 Art Competition is Amanda He from Plano West Senior High School for her artwork, “City of Bikes.”  He’s artwork will soon travel to Washington, D.C. where it will be displayed in the United States Capitol building for one year along with other First Place winners’ artwork from across the nation.  Courtesy of Southwest Airlines, He will also receive two complimentary tickets for roundtrip airfare to Washington, D.C. where she will attend the national 2018 Congressional Art Competition unveiling ceremony in June.

The Second Place winner is Avery Francis from McKinney Boyd High School for her artwork, “lillehammer.”  As the second place winner, Francis’s work will be proudly displayed in Congressman Sam Johnson’s district office in Plano.

The winner of the People’s Choice Award is Clayton Vaughan from Melissa High School for his artwork, “North Texas range.”  His artwork was selected for this award by a public, online poll.

To view all of the winning artwork from this year’s competition, please visit the Congressman’s website.

Full List of 2018 Art Competition Winners: