New Jersey middle school student advances in national art contest, raises funds for blood cancer research
Published on April 5, 2026.
Olivia Fritzsche, a middle schooler from New Jersey, is competing in the national Bob Ross "America's Most Artistic Kid" contest and has reached the quarterfinals of the competition, raising over $1,000 for Blood Cancer United. This is not the first time Fritzsche has given back to the community, having previously made and sold handmade gnomes for her church.
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New Jersey middle school student advances in national art contest, raises funds for blood cancer research
A New Jersey middle schooler, Olivia Fritzsche, is competing in a national art contest, raising funds for blood cancer research, inspired by her imagination.