Kendra Hobbs, a junior at Tahoma High, has won the 2009 Congressional Arts Competition held in Washington’s Eighth Congressional District which is represented by Dave Reichert.

Hobbs was chosen after judging took place at the Bellevue Arts Museum, with 28 students participating from area high schools.

“We had so many great projects and talented artists in this year’s competition, but I’m excited to announce our winner, Kendra Hobbs,” said Reichert. “It’s so important for our young people to be able to develop and demonstrate their talents, whether they are painting, drawing, or sculpting. This generation represents the future of this country and we need to encourage and instill in them that there is limitless opportunities to do what you want to do, to pursue the American dream, whatever your dream may be.”

Hobbs’ artwork, a pointism work entitled, “Owl,” will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel, a prominent thoroughfare on Capitol Hill, tread by numerous visitors and members of Congress to the U.S. Capitol. She has been invited to Washington, D.C. to attend the annual unveiling ceremony scheduled for June 24.

This year’s submitted art projects will be on display at the Bellevue Arts Museum until May 24.