FROM STAFF REPORTS
United States Congressman Gary Palmer announced Emery Walton, a student at Indian Springs School, as the winner of the 6th District’s 2016 Art Competition on May 3. Walton’s artwork titled “Hide and Seek” was selected as the grand prize winner by three local artists: Amy Crews, Melanie Morris and David Nichols.

“There’s incredible creativity in the sixth district, and really throughout the state of Alabama. Every year this competition displays a great deal of talent, something our district and indeed the state can be proud of,” Palmer said. “I want to especially congratulate Emery Walton for being selected as our overall winner of the Art Competition.”

Fellow Shelby County students Sydney Harrington from Oak Mountain High School finished second and Emma Hankins from Evangel Classical Christian High School finished third.

Walton, along with the other congressional district winners, will be invited to attend an award ceremony in Washington, DC on June 23 where her art work will be unveiled before being displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year.

Eighty four students from 24 high schools submitted original artwork for this year’s Congressional Art Competition. Their artwork was displayedat the Riverchase Galleria Mall for a week.