Broward County Public Schools

2024-2025 Art in the Capitol Competition

The “Art in the Capitol” competition is a statewide visual arts competition that has each school district annually hold an art competition for all students grades 6 through 8 attending public schools, private schools and home education programs. The "Best of Show " awarded artwork will be submitted to the legislator in the student’s residential region and then transported to Tallahassee to hang in the Capitol Building. We were proud to exhibit this years exhibition at the Dillard Center for the Arts Gallery. Congratulations to "Best of Show"-Brielle Spease from Tequesta Trace Middle School; "1st Place"- Giuliana Griffith from Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School West; "Second Place"- Sofya Titova from Tequesta Trace Middle School; "3rd Place"- Zoe Garcia from Franklin Academy K-8. A special thank you to our panel of judges; Cristina Oliver-Lobo, Dolphin Bay Elementary Art Instructor; Ollie W. Pottmeyer, North Andrews Gardens Elementary School of the Arts Art Instructor; Lauren D'Apuzzo, Professional Development Specialist- 3Dz Congressionally Funded Community Project Grant.

 "3rd Place"
Orange
Zoe G.
Grade 7
Acrylic
Franklin Academy K-8
Glenda Lubiner, teacher
Three Bears By The Pond
Holden B.
Grade 8
Ink
Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School West
Dina Sangiovanni, teacher
 "Best of Show"
Sunday At Hollywood Beach
Brielle S.
Grade 8
Acrylic
Tequesta Trace Middle School
Lourdes Jasper, teacher
 "1st Place"
Kiwi
Giuliana G.
Grade 8
Ink
Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School West
Dina Sangiovanni, teacher
 "2nd Place"
Living In Paradise
Sofya T.
Grade 8
Pastel
Tequesta Trace Middle School
Lourdes Jasper, teacher
Untitled
Lucas A.
Grade 6
Color Pencil
Franklin Academy K-8
Glenda Lubiner, teacher
Flowers
Malaysia M.
Grade 6
Mixed Media (more than two mediums used)
Gufstream Academy Of Hallandale Beach K-8
Maria Esther Blanco, teacher
Inverted Scales
Sydney V.
Grade 8
Mixed Media (more than two mediums used)
Franklin Academy K - 12
Francis Lores, teacher
Sioux Chief
Julio D.
Grade 7
Graphite
Sagemont Preparatory
Scott Hemeon, teacher
Untitled
Cecilia D.
Grade 6
Color Pencil
Holllywood Academy Of Arts & Science
Gary Fonseca, teacher
Scarab
Claire M.
Grade 8
Mixed Media (more than two mediums used)
Franklin Academy K-8
Glenda Lubiner, teacher
Lime
Ana V.
Grade 8
Acrylic
Franklin Academy K-8
Glenda Lubiner, teacher
Untitled
Fernando N.
Grade 7
Color Pencil
Holllywood Academy Of Arts & Science
Gary Fonseca, teacher
Seminole Chief
Anabelle N.
Grade 8
Graphite
Sagemont Preparatory
Scott Hemeon, teacher
Seminole Woman
Sabrina L.
Grade 8
Graphite
Sagemont Preparatory
Scott Hemeon, teacher
Untittled
Nicole G.
Grade 6
Color Pencil
Holllywood Academy Of Arts & Science
Gary Fonseca, teacher
Mascot
Olivia F.
Grade 7
Watercolor
Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School West
Dina Sangiovanni, teacher
Digital Strawberry
Sarah B.
Grade 7
Digital Art
Franklin Academy K-8
Jennifer Pulliam, teacher
Leafy
Sebasthian R.
Grade 7
Digital Photography
Sagemont Preparatory
Scott Hemeon, teacher
Majestic Mosaic
Valentina V.
Grade 6
Mixed Media (more than two mediums used)
Parkway Christian School
Maria Ansoategui, teacher
The Green Turtle
Alani K.
Grade 7
Watercolor
Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School West
Dina Sangiovanni, teacher
Ombre Blocks
Ja'Keeria W.
Grade 8
Acrylic
Forest Glen Middle School
Dawn Bustamante, teacher
Silent Beauty
Emilia Y.
Grade 8
Graphite
Tequesta Trace Middle School
Lourdes Jasper, teacher
Art Studio
Erin C.
Grade 8
Color Pencil
Westglades Middle School
Debra Golding, teacher
Self Portrait Lift-A-Flap
Alyssa T.
Grade 8
Watercolor
Parkway Middle School
Felicia Brooks, teacher
Butterfly
Makayla M.
Grade 7
Oil Pastel
Forest Glen Middle School
Dawn Bustamante, teacher
Purple Tulips In Amsterdam
Mariana M.
Grade 8
Textiles
Franklin Academy K - 12
Francis Lores, teacher
Communication
Valentina B.
Grade 7
Color Pencil
Franklin Academy K - 12
Francis Lores, teacher
Black Cat
Meagan T.
Grade 8
Ink
Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School West
Dina Sangiovanni, teacher
Digital Ducky
Madison L.
Grade 7
Digital Art
Franklin Academy K-8
Jennifer Pulliam, teacher
Strawberry Shortcake
Elizabeth S.
Grade 8
Textiles
Franklin Academy K - 12
Francis Lores, teacher
Winter Butterfly
Aryiah M.
Grade 8
Oil Pastel
Forest Glen Middle School
Dawn Bustamante, teacher
Back In Time House
Isabella H.
Grade 8
Acrylic
Sagemont Preparatory
Scott Hemeon, teacher
Little Town
Naima B.
Grade 8
Marker
Gufstream Academy Of Hallandale Beach K-8
Maria Esther Blanco, teacher
Peaches
Matilda R.
Grade 7
Acrylic
Franklin Academy K-8
Glenda Lubiner, teacher
Lift-A-Flap Self Portrait
Jai'Dior C.
Grade 7
Watercolor
Parkway Middle School
Felicia Brooks, teacher
Serene Mosaic
Victoria A.
Grade 6
Mixed Media (more than two mediums used)
Parkway Christian School
Maria Ansoategui, teacher
Gracious Mosaic
Jenna H.
Grade 8
Mixed Media (more than two mediums used)
Parkway Christian School
Maria Ansoategui, teacher
Magnificent Mosaic
Kaylee L.
Grade 8
Mixed Media (more than two mediums used)
Parkway Christian School
Maria Ansoategui, teacher
Henry
Olivia Rose S.
Grade 8
Oil Pastel
Parkway Christian School
Maria Ansoategui, teacher
Butterfly
Ana L.
Grade 8
Oil Pastel
Forest Glen Middle School
Dawn Bustamante, teacher
Untitled
Amoyah B.
Grade 8
Color Pencil
Holllywood Academy Of Arts & Science
Gary Fonseca, teacher
Untitled
Michelle K.
Grade 6
Color Pencil
Holllywood Academy Of Arts & Science
Gary Fonseca, teacher
Butterfly
Alissia P.
Grade 6
Oil Pastel
Forest Glen Middle School
Dawn Bustamante, teacher
Silent
Emma O.
Grade 7
Color Pencil
Franklin Academy K - 12
Francis Lores, teacher
Surreal Lion
Valentina R.
Grade 8
Oil Pastel
Lyons Creek Middle School
Keena Rodriguez, teacher
Sunset
Michaela P.
Grade 8
Marker
Gufstream Academy Of Hallandale Beach K-8
Maria Esther Blanco, teacher
Blended Landscape
Luke R.
Grade 8
Color Pencil
Lyons Creek Middle School
Keena Rodriguez, teacher
Surreal Eye
Leah N.
Grade 7
Marker
Lyons Creek Middle School
Keena Rodriguez, teacher
Desert
Elena Z.
Grade 6
Color Pencil
Gufstream Academy Of Hallandale Beach K-8
Maria Esther Blanco, teacher