Tafuna High School student Eve Filomena Snow is the winner of this year’s Malofie Congressional Art Competition. Her artwork titled, “The Beauty from One Generation to the Next,” will be displayed for a year at the U.S. Capitol. She also won a special trip to Washington D.C. to join all the other winners from other congressional districts.
Joshua Utuone, of Fagaitua High School placed second with his two part artwork, “The Deed of Cession,” Christina Hudson also of Tafuna High School, placed third with her painting, “Taema and Tilafaiga.” Rounding out the top five are fourth place Amosa Feagaiga, and fifth place Kayla Letufuga both of Leone High School.
Judging for the competition took place on Wednesday.
1st Place artwork
Congresswoman Uifaataali Amata whose office sponsors the competition congratulated all 26 participants and the contest winners.
“What a wonderful job by these winning students, and by the entire group of 26 participants. I love their beautiful artwork and their enthusiasm, and I’m so pleased with them all.”
She added, “It was a special delight to be here in person for this competition. This event is a favorite of mine, and it is only possible especially though our local generous sponsors, as well as our artist judges, the art teachers and all American Samoa’s educators.”
Each year, Congresswoman Amata and her local office work in partnership with the American Samoa Department of Education to select the top standouts, and under congressional rules, then determine just one to represent American Samoa in Washington. Any of American Samoa’s public and private high schools are invited to send entries for the competition.
Amata said, “I will enjoy seeing Eve Filomena Snow’s beautiful first-place art displayed in the U.S. Capitol soon,”
She extended a special thank you to the American Samoa Council of Arts, Culture & Humanities for providing the venue and helping make this a meaningful celebration of art and creativity.
Each participant receives a plaque from Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, and various prizes from sponsors.
The Cngresswoamn extends her warmest fa’afetai to the many businesses and individuals who donated and helped make this year’s Congressional Art Competition special for the students.
