South OC Times

Escondido, CA – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) announced today that Audrey Norton, a senior at Ramona High School, is the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for California’s 48th District. Her winning entry is entitled Standing the Watch.

"Audrey's striking artwork has brought forth a visually captivating piece that truly represents the 48th District. I'm eager for it to be celebrated in our local community and presented in the U.S. Capitol, where it will be on display for the year ahead," said Rep. Issa.

Audrey’s art instructor is Liz Schaude.

The runner-up submissions include In the Blaze by Hannah Maronde, a sophomore at Murrietta Valley High School, and Looking to the Future by Natalie Rogers, a junior at El Capitan High School. These pieces will be displayed in Congressman Issa’s offices in Washington, D.C., and Escondido, CA.

Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school student art competition to encourage and recognize artistic talent throughout the country. Students from the 48th Congressional District submit entries for consideration and the winning entry is displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Additionally, the winner is invited to a celebratory reception in Washington, D.C.