(Washington, D.C.)– Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) is thrilled to announce three finalists in the U.S. House of Representatives Artistic Discovery Contest, a high school art competition in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories to showcase their artistic talent.
The finalists were selected by three local renowned artists: Kirk Kurokawa, based on Maui; Brook Parker from Kahalu’u, O’ahu; and Iliahi Anthony, based in Hilo.
The top three high school finalists from the Second Congressional District are:
- Cailyn Omuro, Maui High School:
- Lia Kuo, Hilo High School:
- Tiffany Castillo, Leilehua High School:
The winning artwork will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol in the Cannon tunnel, which Members of Congress use every day as well as tens of thousands of visitors. The winning artwork is also featured on the House.gov Congressional Art Competition page and on Congresswoman Tokuda's website and social media pages.
Members of the media are invited to a special event tomorrow in which the finalist will be unveiled.
Congressional Art Competition Unveiling
Saturday, May 6
10:00am-12:00pm
Hawaiʻi State Art Museum, MultiPurpose Room
250 S. Hotel Street
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