At an awards reception at the Macomb Community College, U.S. Rep. Sander Levin (D-Royal Oak) announced the winners of the 2007 Congressional Arts Competition of the 12th Congressional District, An Artistic Discovery, the nationwide Congressional Art Competition coordinated and conducted by Members of the House of Representatives in their districts. Levin hosted an awards reception for all participants showcasing the competition's artwork from throughout the 12th Congressional District.

"I continue to be amazed with the talent of so many young people throughout the 12th District," said Rep. Levin. "I congratulate all of the students who entered pieces of art in the Congressional Art Competition. They all should be proud of their artistic efforts."

The winner of the 12th Congressional District's 2007 Congressional Art Competition is Camille LaMontagne of Chippewa Valley High School. Camille's winning piece of art is entitled, "Geo," a colorful oil pastel self portrait. Her piece will hang for one year in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC. Camille also won the poster contest in the traditional category for the North American International Auto Show. She had a painting selected through the Michigan Art Education Association to travel for a year in the Governor's Show and was invited to participate in the Michigan Youth Art Festival at Western Michigan University in May.

The second place winner is William Jeffrey. William is a 12th grader from East Detroit High School. His winning photography is called "Golden".

The third place winner is Katie Alfonsi with a pencil drawing called "Desolate". Katie is a 10th grader from South Lake High School.

2007 marks the 26th anniversary of the An Artistic Discovery, the nationwide Congressional Art Competition coordinated and conducted by Members of the House of Representatives in their district. Each high school in the 12th Congressional District was invited to submit five pieces of artwork. A panel of judges, distinguished in the arts, selected first, second, and third place winners.

The first place winner Camille LaMontagne will attend the Art Competition ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 28 in Washington D.C. where her artwork will be prominently displayed for one year in the Cannon Corrdior of the United States Capitol. 

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