Ohio House Selected Student Mosaic for Statehouse Exhibit
A Benjamin Logan High School student's mosaic was chosen for a two-year display at the Ohio Statehouse.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Secondary Education
The Ohio House of Representatives selected a mosaic created by junior Junah Hardman for its 2026-2028 high school exhibition. The artwork will remain on display at the Ohio Statehouse for the duration of the two-year program.
Why it matters
The exhibition highlights the creative achievements of high school students from across the state while providing public recognition at a major government building.
The mosaic will be displayed at the Ohio Statehouse for two years. An open house for the exhibition is scheduled at the Riffe Gallery and Statehouse Tunnel in Columbus.
The players
Junah Hardman
Junah Hardman is a junior student at Benjamin Logan High School whose mosaic artwork was selected for a statewide exhibition.
Ohio House of Representatives
The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower house of the Ohio General Assembly and oversees the selection of student artwork for the Statehouse.
Ohio Arts Council
The Ohio Arts Council is a state agency that supports public art and has organized the open house celebration for the student exhibition.
The details
Junah Hardman, a junior at Benjamin Logan High School, had their mosaic piece printed and framed for the exhibit. The participating students will receive awards, certificates, and exhibition catalogs during a scheduled open house ceremony.
Timeline
October 3, 2026: Open house celebration at Riffe Gallery
2026-2028: Duration of the high school art exhibit
Culture Shift
This exhibition program reflects a long-standing societal trend of integrating youth arts into civic spaces to increase community engagement. It marks a departure from traditional gallery-only displays by bringing student creativity directly into the seat of state government.
Visitors to the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus will be able to view the student mosaic during the exhibition window. The public is invited to attend the open house celebration held at the Riffe Gallery and Statehouse Tunnel from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on October 3, 2026.
The takeaway
Programs like these provide students with rare opportunities to have their work showcased in professional government settings. Families and art supporters are encouraged to visit the Statehouse to engage with these regional educational achievements.
Further reading
Learn more about local academic initiatives in the Secondary Education section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Peak of Ohio.
