Kristen Murphy, Laraway School's art teacher, accompanied two of her students on the trek to Montpelier to attend the awards ceremony for "An Artistic Discovery," the 34th Annual Congressional Art Competition. Both young artists had work featured in the show. One Laraway youth won a Judge's Choice Award for his painting, "Monet Inspiration," which appears above. The other youth, an avid cartoonist, was recently featured in a solo show in Laraway's Gallery Space in our Administrative Offices.
Former Vermont Senator James Jeffords started the Congressional Art Show in 1981. State competitions are held and one painting is selected from each of the fifty states to hang in the Capital Building in Washington, D.C.
Congressman Peter Welch---who visited Laraway last fall---has carried forward the tradition of promoting art in education. He was present at the event to meet, greet and snap photos with student artists representing high schools across the Green Mountain State.
"It was a fun and exciting day," Kristen said.
Supporting our students in arts activities is just one way that Laraway helps kids find and pursue their passions.
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