LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the winner of the 2022 State of the State art contest.
The winner is Grace Murtha of Hemlock Middle School.
The governor selected the winner from five student finalists out of nearly 800 students who submitted their artwork from around the state. The winning art piece will be featured on the 2022 State of the State program cover.
“Michigan is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes on earth, but it’s also home to some incredibly talented students who turned those backdrops into amazing works of art,” Governor Whitmer said. “I want to thank every student who took the time to create these masterpieces and submit their interpretation of why they believe in Michigan. It’s inspiring to see the passion and potential in all of the gifted and creative students in this state.”
Readers can view the governor’s video selecting the winner here.
The art contest challenged K-12 students across Michigan to come up with a creative design for the 2022 State of the State program cover following the theme “Why do you believe in Michigan?”
Students were encouraged to be as creative as possible and were welcome to use crayon, marker, paint or any other material.
Grace Murtha’s winning entry can be viewed below:
Winner of the 2022 State of the State art contest – Image courtesy Office of Governor Whitmer
This year’s prize is a Cherry Republic Go Fish Gift Box containing:
- Ruby Red Sour Cherry Patches – 8 oz. bag
- Iced Imperial Pretzels – 10 oz. bag
- Cherry Republic Playing Cards
- Cherry Republic Nalgene water bottle
During her 2022 State of the State address, Governor Whitmer will address issues including jobs, education, infrastructure and Michigan’s economic progress.
The 2022 State of the State address will be held in a virtual format and broadcast live throughout the state on the evening of Wednesday, January 26.
