Congressman Welch hosted the 31^stannual Congressional Art Competition on May 14, 2012 at The Gallery at Vermont College of Fine Arts, formerly the T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier, VT. Founded by former Senator Jim Jeffords in 1981, the competition is a unique forum for Vermont's high school artists to showcase their talent and abilities. The winning piece of artwork from Vermont will hang in the U.S. Capitol for a year.

The 2012 winning piece: "Aaah!" by Jacob Jackmauh, St. Johnsbury Academy

Click here for photos from the 31st Congressional Art Competition.