Six high school students from Ohio's Mahoning Valley, representing Canfield and LaBrae high schools, have been selected to showcase their work in the 2026 Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition. Out of nearly 6,000 statewide submissions, pieces by students including Mia Tisone, Zoe Dillinger, and Truly Jacops were named among the top 300 in the state. Their artworks will be displayed at the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus from April 12 through May 15, while additional works will appear in a digital "cameo" exhibition.
This selection highlights the strength of regional arts education and the competitive talent found in smaller Ohio districts compared to major metropolitan hubs. For the student artists, the exhibition serves as a significant career milestone that validates their technical growth in mediums like charcoal and provides a public platform for their creative output. The event also recognizes the influence of local educators in fostering high-level artistic achievement within the state's public school system.