Beverly Hills student wins art contest

Mia Fienberg, a junior at Beverly Hills High School, won first place at the ninth annual Congressional Art Competition at the Otis College of Art and Design, hosted by U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles). Students from 16 high schools submitted 206 pieces of art for this year's competition. The submissions included 70 photographs, 50 paintings, 41 drawings, 31 mixed-media pieces and 13 other pieces that included computer-generated art. Fienberg submitted a piece called "Contaminated."

The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students who either reside in or attend school in California's 36th District. The first-place winner's art will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol along with winners from congressional districts across the country. The winner will receive a trip to Washington D.C. in June to be recognized at an awards ceremony if safety permits. The second and third place winners will have their art displayed for one year in Lieu's D.C. and district offices. First, second, and third place winners, as well as honorable mentions, received scholarships. All student participants received certificates and a swag bag.

"Los Angeles County is home to some of the most talented and creative students, and I was delighted to see so many unique and skillful entries in this year's competition. Each year I am always blown away by the creativity that is displayed in the students' artwork; this year was no exception," Lieu said. "Walking by the Congressional Art Competition exhibit in the U.S. Capitol brings joy to my day. I am excited to see Mia's artwork hanging in the exhibit representing our district."