Omaha, Neb. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) announced the winning artists from Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District for this year’s Congressional Art Competition on May 13, 2022. The event, held at the KANECKO Art Gallery, 1111 Jones St., Omaha, Neb., was held in person this year after having been virtual due to the pandemic.

Judging was conducted by the Nebraska Art Teachers Association. The guest speaker for the event was Ina Ohnmeiss, an artist and the owner of Eagle Art and Photography. Rep. Bacon recognized Dr. Deborah Bowers Kippley, Chief Creative Officer and Co-founder of the Papillion La Vista Arts Network, for her work organizing the Congressional Art Competition for over 15 years.