PEORIA – On Saturday, April 13, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) hosted his art show reception and announced the winners of the 2024 16th Congressional District Art Competition. The 16th Congressional District Art Competition is an annual opportunity to showcase artistic high schoolers in central and northern Illinois. Rochelle Township High School’s Denia Rincon earned an honorable mention recognition for her piece “Motor Garden.”

The 2024 16th Congressional District Art Competition was the ninth annual hosted by Rep. LaHood and the art show took place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Participants were judged anonymously by a volunteer panel and award winners were chosen by a cumulative vote. There were 125 pieces of art submitted from 16 schools throughout the 16th District.

“It was great to see so much energy and enthusiasm from students and teachers in this year's art competition, enabling students to express themselves through art," stated Rep. LaHood. “Congratulations to all of our award recipients this year, particularly to our first-place winner Maira Khan from Dunlap High School whose piece ‘Port of View’ will be displayed in the halls of our nation’s Capital Building in Washington D.C.”

The 16 District Congressional Art Show is still ongoing at the Peoria Riverfront Museum where you can view all of the pieces until April 28 during normal museum business hours.