Tonight, Rep. Ed Royce (R- CA) announced that Heather Choi’s acrylic painting "Bright America" is the winner of his 8th Annual Congressional High School Art Competition. The winner was unveiled at Royce’s art exhibition, held at the Fullerton Museum Center, to recognize all the high school students that submitted pieces for Royce’s art competition.

"I congratulate Heather on her accomplishment. We have some very talented young students in our area, Heather should be very proud of her work. It will be an honor to take her painting to Washington, D.C.," said Royce.

Royce’s Art Exhibition began two years ago in an effort to recognize the creative spirit of American high school students. Exhibition attendees had an opportunity to view dozens of pieces submitted by 40th district high school students, including the 2011 Congressional High School Art Competition’s winning piece, "Bright America" by Heather Choi.

Heather’s painting will join winners from other Congressional districts around the country to be displayed in the Cannon House Office Building Tunnel, a high-traffic pedestrian walkway leading to the United States Capitol Building.

NOTE: For more information about Royce's Annual Congressional Art Competition please click here or contact Royce's Orange Office at 714-744-4130.

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