Encouraging artists

The top high school artists in Missouri's 8th Congressional District were honored last week in Cape Girardeau. The 11 finalists included Cape Girardeau Central High School senior Karen Broemmelsick and junior Ryan Hammond.

A white charcoal drawing of a pianist's hands by Dexter High School junior Kyla Clark won Best of Show. Work by Clark and all the other top winners from throughout the United States will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for the next year.

Talent abounds throughout the nation, and we're glad to see young artists receiving any kind of encouragement.

For visitors to the U.S. Capitol, a visit to the display of this artwork will give Southeast Missourians an opportunity to share the pride each of the winning artists already feels.