An Artistic Discovery
2008 Competition Finalists
May 12 through May 30, 2008

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More than thirty artists participated in the Artistic Discovery competition organized by U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky. Now in its 27th year, "An Artistic Discovery" is a Congressional art competition designed to encourage and reward our nation’s gifted young artists.

The six top selections were chosen by a committee of judges including art instructors, artists, and arts administrators. The winning artwork from the 9th Congressional District competition will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year and the winner is eligible for a full four-year scholarship to Columbia College Chicago. The 2nd through 6th place finalists will receive special prizes and their artwork will be included in a touring exhibit and public venues throughout the 9th Congressional District of Illinois.

Congratulations to the finalists of the 9th Congressional District’s 2008 "An Artistic Discovery" Competition:

1st Place
	Student	Alfredo Echeverria, Jr.
	Title	"Flesh"
	School	Notre Dame High School

2nd Place
	Student	Ralitza Treneva
	Title	"Saturn Rain"
	School	Niles North High School

3rd Place
	Student	Daniella Martinez
	Title	"Chromatic"
	School	Saint Scholastica Academy

4th Place
	Student	Maya Koenig
	Title	"Silent Journey"
	School	Niles North High School

5th Place
	Student	Adrienne Masterton
	Title	"Good & Evil"
	School	Niles West High School

6th Place
	Student	Nenad Galijasevic
	Title	"Behind Those Eyes"
	School	Nicholas Senn High School