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Clearwater Fundamental Middle student is the Pinellas 2024 Art in the Capitol winner

Nov. 6, 2023

Feeling as Sweet as an Orange

Eighth-grader Sophia Leung won the competition for her acrylic and colored pencil work titled "Feeling as Sweet as an Orange."

The Art in the Capitol Competition is a statewide visual arts competition for students in grades 6 through 8. The winning artworks from each school district are displayed in the Capitol in Tallahassee during the regular legislative session from Jan. 9 through March 8, 2024.

The theme for Pinellas this year was “Why I Love Florida.” 

Sophia met with State Rep. Adam Anderson at the District 57 Office last week.

Sophia met with State Rep. Adam Anderson

Learn about the competition