King Congratulates Maison Lebeck, 4th District Congressional Art Competition Winner

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Steve King released the following statement after congratulating Maison Lebeck of Audubon, Iowa on winning the 2013 Congressional Art Competition for the Fourth District of Iowa. Lebeck's artwork is a pencil drawing of an old time locomotive entitled, "Train." Her artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year alongside the winning selections from other Congressional Districts across the country. Each winner is given airfare for two to visit Washington, DC for an awards ceremony and become eligible to receive a scholarship to the Savannah College of Art and Design. Lebeck plans to continue to pursue her love of drawing well into her future.

Congressman Steve King with Maison Lebeck in his DC office today. Her artwork, "Train" is now on display in the U.S. Capitol.

"I am pleased to congratulate Maison Lebeck on her achievement of winning this year's Congressional Art Competition," said King. "I am impressed by the talent and hard work that is portrayed in Maison's drawing and her drive to continue with her creative talent. I look forward to being able to see her art work hanging in the Capitol all year."

Congressman King sponsors the Congressional Art Competition each spring, and the contest is open to all Fourth District high school students. Any students or schools interested in participating in next year's Congressional Art Competition should contact Jeremy Davis in Congressman King's Ames office at 515-232-2885 for additional information.