Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. This is a prestigious competition. The winning artwork will represent the 8th Congressional District of Ohio in Washington, D.C., by being displayed in the U.S. Capitol as part of a year-long exhibit. The winning artist receives a free round-trip airfare for the national winners’ reception in Washington, D.C. Other winners’ pieces will be showcased at Warren Davidson’s Washington, DC, and district offices for the next year.

This year, Spooky Nook Sports hosted the exhibition of works submitted by students in schools throughout District 8. Congratulations to this year’s OHHS Art and Design students who reside in District 8 who submitted work for this year’s exhibition and competition!

Emma Brunner
Kalli Langdon
Cora Mundstock
Annie Riley
Brenna Schirmer
Kaylyn Schirmer
Lizzie Schreibeis

And a special congratulations to Rylee Dissinger whose photograph, “Scaling”, was selected for the Grand Prize and display in the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. for the next year!  Rylee will be flown out for a special reception in June for the opening of the National Exhibition!