Rep. Mike Levin announces winners of 2024 Congressional Art Competition

Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) recently announced the winners of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for California’s 49th Congressional District. Levin hosted a congratulatory reception for students, parents, and their teachers at the Oceanside Museum of Art, according to a news release.

Madeline Morton, a student at San Dieguito Academy, painted the winning piece for 2024, “Encinitas Loves Classic Cars.” As this year’s winner, Madeline will have her art displayed in the U.S. Capitol for all visitors to enjoy, and will join Levin in Washington, D.C., this June for a reception honoring artists from around the country.

“This year, we received more submissions to the Congressional Art Competition than ever before. I’m consistently blown away by the level of talent among students in our district, and I hope all of them are proud of their work,” said Levin in the news release. “Congratulations to Madeline and her teachers at San Dieguito Academy. Her painting beautifully captures an element of what makes our district so vibrant and special, and I look forward to bringing a slice of home back to the U.S. Capitol.”

Lana Walters from Pacific Ridge School was awarded second place for “Color of Music.” Jules Locken from Oceanside High School won third place for “Moody Ocean.”

These and 47 other selected artworks are on display at the Oceanside Museum of Art until May 19, 2024. To view all 303 entries from students representing 14 high schools in CA-49, visit https://levin.house.gov/news/photos/

This story originally appeared in Encinitas Advocate .