Organ Mountain High School Student Troy Ainsworth Recognized by Congressman Gabe Vasquez

Congratulations to Troy Ainsworth from Organ Mountain High School in Las Cruces for winning this year’s Congressional Art Competition for New Mexico's Second Congressional District. His piece, “Age-old Rivals,” will hang in the U.S. Capitol for all to see. 

Congressman Gabe Vasquez says, "I am proud to uplift young artists and celebrate the creative talent in our district! Troy’s artwork is a powerful display of talent, creativity and storytelling. It’s an honor to have a student from southern New Mexico represent our district at the U.S. Capitol. His piece will inspire countless visitors as they walk the halls of Congress.”

In addition to having his art displayed, Ainsworth will be invited to Washington, D.C., this summer for a national reception honoring student artists.

The annual Congressional Art Competition was established in 1982 to celebrate student artists and highlight the importance of arts education. This year’s submissions reflected the diverse cultures, landscapes and communities of southern New Mexico.

A video of the award presentation is available here.

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