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Nunn Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition Winners from Griswold, Bondurant, and Centerville

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May 29th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES — U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) has announced the winners of the Iowa Third Congressional District Art Competition. The top three vote receivers from the public voting option will have their art on display in each of the Iowa Third Congressional District offices, and the winner selected by a panel of three art judges will have their art on display in the U.S. Capitol.  The Overall Winner was Blake Foster, with the Griswold High School, for his piece entitled “Through My Eyes,” which will be on display at the United States Capital. Griswold High School Student Kailey Swain was a People’s Choice Award recipient, for her piece entitled “A Walk Through Show Season,” which will be on display at Nunn’s Creston Field Office.

Through My Eyes (Blake Foster)

(Other Art Competition winners are listed below)

Rep. Nunn said “I’m so impressed by the talent displayed in this year’s art competition. In each of the more than sixty submissions, students showcased creativity and perspective. Thank you to every student who participated in this year’s competition. Iowa is a special place, and these amazing students are just some of the many reasons why.”

Other recipients:

Student: Addisyn Marvin 
School: Bondurant-Farrar 
Location of Display: Des Moines Field Office
Name of Artwork: “Iowa’s Daughters”

Student: Noelle Craver 
School: Centerville High School 
Location of Display: Ottumwa Field Office
Name of Artwork: “Circle of Life”