Florida Virtual School and Florida Scholars Academy Student Artwork Displayed in Washington, D.C.
October 13, 2026
From left, Michael Miller, Florida Virtual School Foundation board member; Melanie Bostick, FLVS director of external affairs; Sophia Borden, Florida Virtual School Foundation board member; Monica Gardoni, vice president of the Florida Virtual School Foundation board; and Beth Brunner, executive director of the Florida Virtual School Foundation, attend the opening reception for Florida Students. Extraordinary Perspectives at Florida House on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Sept. 29.
Student artists from Florida Virtual School (FLVS) and Florida Scholars Academy (FSA) had their work displayed at the Florida House on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., as part of a special exhibition presented Sept. 29 through Oct. 4.
The exhibition, "Florida Students. Extraordinary Perspectives," featured 20 pieces selected from 74 works displayed during the FLVS Foundation's Artful Expressions: A Universe of Possibilities showcase. The collection included photography, digital art, paintings, and mixed-media works created by students from across Florida.
"Experiences like this help students see that their work can have an impact beyond the classroom," said Beth Brunner, executive director of the Florida Virtual School Foundation. "By providing opportunities to showcase their talents in new settings, we help students build confidence, broaden their perspectives, and gain experiences that can inspire future educational and career pursuits."
An opening reception Sept. 29 welcomed congressional staff members, federal agency representatives, Florida House board members, and families of featured student artists.
Featured works explored themes of curiosity, imagination, and possibility. Highlights included "Dreaming Big" by Sofia Rey, a digital artwork depicting a future astronaut's aspirations; "New Earth" by Olivia Quade, a painting examining environmental challenges through the lens of space exploration; and "A Far Reach" by Emma Alvarez, a drawing inspired by the enduring wonder of the universe and humanity's drive to explore the unknown.
"Seeing our students' artwork displayed at Florida House was a powerful reminder of the talent, creativity, and unique perspectives young people across Florida bring to the world," said Michael Miller, FLVS Foundation board member. "This exhibit gave students the opportunity to share their voices beyond their classrooms and communities, engaging audiences in the nation's capital through their work."
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