Arapahoe High School students Janie Egan, Lauren Mabry and Jayden Sollami had their art work recognized as part of the 36th Annual Congressional Art Competition.

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. The Congressional Institute was established in 1987 for the intellectual and social benefit of Members of Congress and to provide educational information about Congress to the general public.

Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. Students submit entries to their representative’s office and panels of district artists select the winning entries. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC.

Featured Image: (From left) AHS principal Natalie Pramenko, Lauren Mabry, art teacher Jenna Mishoe, Jayden Sollami and Janie Egan.