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\n\u201cThe Beauty of a Cold Winter\u2019s Day\u201d by Keely O\u2019Connor<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n
Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) announced that Keely O\u2019Connor of Carthage Central High School has won the 2015 Congressional Art Competition for New York\u2019s 21st District for her piece, The Beauty of a Cold Winter\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am thrilled to announce that Keely\u2019s piece will be displayed for a full year at the U.S. Capitol, proudly representing the talent of our North Country artists,\u201d said Congresswoman Stefanik. \u201cThe volume of amazing art that was submitted for this contest was overwhelming and I thank each and every student that participated. The North Country is a proud home to many gifted students and I look forward to continuing this competition next year.\u201d<\/p>\n
Keely\u2019s art was one of four finalists selected by a committee from 59 total pieces of art submitted to Stefanik\u2019s Glens Falls, Watertown and Plattsburgh district offices. In addition to having her work showcased at the Capitol, Keely will also have the opportunity to visit Washington for a reception in June. The other semi-finalists will have the opportunity to have their work showcased in Congresswoman Stefanik\u2019s district offices for the next year. To view the semi-finalists, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cThe Beauty of a Cold Winter\u2019s Day\u201d by Keely O\u2019Connor Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) announced that Keely O\u2019Connor of Carthage Central High School has won the 2015 Congressional Art Competition for New York\u2019s 21st District for her piece, The Beauty of a Cold Winter\u2019s Day. \u201cI am thrilled to announce that Keely\u2019s piece will … <\/p>\n