Artwork by AJ Liaiga now on display on The Hill

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The local student who won the 2016 congressional art contest, Benjamin AJ Liaiga of Samoana High School, was among more than 400 student artists who have converged on Capitol Hill.
Congresswoman Aumua Amata and colleagues in the House of Representatives welcomed the student artists who are winners from all across the United States.
AJ’s art work titled Folau will hang in the US Capitol Building for the next year, along with that of other winners.
The congresswoman said, “I could not be more proud of AJ and look forward to seeing his piece on the wall, as I walk to the Capitol building.”
She complimented the students artistic talent.
Aumua said, “The talent our young artists have is incredible and an inspiration for us all.  AJ’s piece will be seen by tens of thousands of people over the next year, and each of those people will have gotten a small glimpse into the artistic talent of our beautiful home and people.”
This year celebrates the 34th Annual Congressional Art Competition – An Artistic Discovery.
The nationwide art competition, which is voluntarily sponsored by Members of Congress, allows creative high school students to showcase their talents in Washington, D.C.
In addition to having their art work displayed at the US capital for a year, the first place winners are also eligible for scholarship opportunities from the Savannah College of Arts and Design (SCAD), one of the most highly acclaimed institutions of higher learning for the arts in the world.
The winning artist is also invited to fly to Washington, D.C. for a national reception in their honor.
The congresswoman is encouraging  young artists in American Samoa to begin thinking about next year’s competition, as it poses a terrific opportunity for them, and helps hone their talents even further.
She  thank all of the sponsors and singled out for a special faafetai, Hawaiian Airlines and Station Manager, Mr. Tuli Fruean and Southwest Airlines for their generous donations, which helped get AJ to Washington for the ceremony.
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