Hicksville High School Junior Kira Crisalli was recently named a Congressional Arts winner for the Congressional Art Competition for New York District 3.
Crisalli dedicated her winning art entitled “Homage” to her grandfather, sharing proudly, “My grandfather served as a soldier in World War II where he was deployed to Iwo Jima, Japan and when he returned, he continued to help others and became a firefighter.” She continued, “These historical artifacts represent the heroic heritage of a man who provided service to people his whole life, both in the military and as a fireman.”
Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated in the visual art competition through the Congressional Institute. Open only to high school students, the goal is to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district.
Hicksville High School junior Kira Crisalli with New York State Representative Tom Suozzi at a recent reception celebrating her winning artwork.
