This year s theme was Outside Idaho. Each congressman nominates one piece of artwork to be displayed in the Capitol for one year. Simpson was able to nominate two pictures one on behalf of himself and the other for Congressman Helen Chenoweth-Hage, who did not participate. D.C. Dana and Melinda s artwork were outstanding. Their work will be seen by thousands of people in the U.S. Capitol.
Idaho students have a tremendous amount of artistic talent.
I m proud to have them represent our great state, Simpson said. Landon plans to attend Albertson College of Idaho in Caldwell in the fall, majoring in art and minoring in business. She is the daughter of Ray and Lani Landon. A perpetual doodler, Landon started art classes in the seventh grade and progressed from watercolors to oil based paints. Sager is heading into her junior year at Kellogg High School.