Saratoga, N.Y. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that Brianna Hanley, a 9th grader from Clifton-Fine Central School, is the winner of the 2020 NY-21 Congressional Art Competition. Brianna’s winning piece entitled “Hope” is a two-panel piece depicting a cherry tree with mixed tempura and acrylic paint with India ink. 

“Congratulations to Clifton-Fine student Brianna Hanley for winning this year’s art competition,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. "Our district is home to many talented young artists and I was honored to choose Brianna’s piece. I especially appreciate her title choice, as hope is something we all rely on during these challenging times. This morning, I had the opportunity to congratulate Brianna over the phone and invite her to visit Washington when the Congressional Art Competition Reception is rescheduled for the Fall."

Brianna's piece is pictured here:

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