Warren Student Wins 2019 First Congressional District Art Contest

WARREN, RI — A local high schooler will have her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol after winning this year's First Congressional District Art Competition. Crickett Fisher of Warren won first place for her painting "House with a Red Door," which hang in the nation's capitol for one year.

As part of her first-place prize, Fisher received two tickets to this year's National Winners Reception in Washington D.C. on June 24 from Southwest Airlines or a $150 restaurant gift card.

The second-place winner, Cumberland student Brigitta Larson, will have her drawing, titled "Self Portrait," displayed in Cicilline's Washington, DC office for a year. East Providence student Abigail Worden, will have her painting, "Still Not Friends," hung in Cicilline's Pawtucket, Rhode Island office.

The congressman sponsors the art contest every spring. The contest is open to all students in Rhode Island's first district. Members of the House of Representatives across the country sponsor Congressional Art Competitions in an effort to encourage young artists in their state districts.

The first-place winner will also receive two free tickets to attend the National Winners Reception in Washington D.C. on June 24th, or a $150 restaurant gift card, courtesy of Southwest Airlines. The second-place finisher will have their piece hung in the Congressman’s Washington office for one year, and the third-place winner gets hung in the Congressman’s Pawtucket office for one year.

"I want to thank all the wonderful artists who participated in this year’s Congressional Art Competition. Crickett, Brigitta, and Abigail’s submissions stood out, but I was really impressed by every piece submitted this year," Cicilline said in a statement. "These works remind us all of the power the arts have to inspire. I’m proud to recognize these outstanding young people."