Joe Harrison ‘27 takes 3rd Place in Congressional Art Competition! Every year Representatives from each district in the US hold a student art competition. Joe submitted his acrylic painting on canvas titled 'A Black Boys Childhood' to his district (MD-5 Representative Steny Hoyer.)

Joe’s artwork, along with all the other student submissions will be on display starting August 1st at the Greenbelt Courthouse in a formal gallery exhibit. Joe’s piece will be specially marked as one of the top placements, and he will receive recognition as the 3rd place finisher during the formal program part of the Open House.

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer said “I am also thrilled to congratulate our other top placement winners. Each piece of artwork demonstrated great skill, and I was extremely impressed by the creations. These submissions further highlight the outstanding talent of young people in Maryland’s Fifth District. I congratulate every student who participated in the 2024 competition. I want to especially thank the members of the art jury who took great care to carefully evaluate each piece and determine our 2024 winner.”

1st Place – Lusenie Turay; Bowie High School in Prince George’s County; ‘Regal Musing’
2nd Place – Eaton Ekolrintaragon; Huntingtown High School in Calvert County; ‘Hidden Treasure’
3rd Place – Joseph Harrison IV; Georgetown Prep in Prince George’s County; ‘A Black Boy’s Childhood’
4th Place – Emma Johnson; North Point High School in Charles County; ‘New Beginnings’
5th Place – Hailey Muise; Chopticon High School in St. Mary’s County; ‘Milo’

The artwork will also be featured on this website in August.