Rep. Aguilar announces his art contest winners

San Bernardino High School student Jannah Parafina is the winner of the 2022 California 31st Congressional District Congressional Art Competition for her painting, “A Night Out.”

Los Osos High School student Candy Qu received second place for her work, “Bubbles of Opportunity,” and Rialto High School student Melissa Cordova Cendejas received third place for her work, “Carmen.”

Parafina’s art will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol building for one year, and the second and third place winners will have their work displayed in the Garcia Center for the Arts in San Bernardino.

“Every year, I am struck by how creative and talented students in the Inland Empire are,” district Rep. Pete Aguilar said in a statement. “This year’s submissions were no different. They all beautifully captured our community, and I am very proud to be able to showcase this original artwork and talents from home with my colleagues in the U.S. Capitol.”