Doane Stuart News
Blohm '13 Honorable Mention in 2012 Congressional Art Competition
On May 15, 2012 Congressman Paul Tonko announced the winners of the 2012 Congressional Art Competition for the 21st Congressional District. Only five of the 30 entries, from 13 local school districts, were recognized, including the work of Doane Stuart junior Emy Blohm (pictured center, with Congressman Tonko and her mother, Teresa).
In a press release, Congressman Tonko said “Creative expression through the arts is an important part of the learning process and allows students to exercise their imagination.”
The art was displayed during a reception at the Arts Center of the Capital Region in Troy, and was judged by a panel of local arts professionals who donated their time to the project. The judges were Alana Akacki, Exhibitions Manager and Volunteer Coordinator at the Arts Center of the Capital Region; Marilee Sousie, Master of Fine Arts student at the University at Albany; and Monica Bill-Hughes, Master of Fine Arts student at the University at Albany.
The Congressional Art Competition started in 1982 as an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. This marks the third year Congressman Tonko has hosted a reception for the event. More than 650,000 high school students have participated in the nationwide competition.
Congratulations, Emy!