The show “NASA/Art: Fifty Years of Exploration” will continue at the Air and Space Museum through October Ninth.

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Listener Comments

DOUG JOHNSON: This week, we read some of your comments from recent American Mosaic programs.

Our report about the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards brought much praise for young artist David Vo.

Dan W. of China called David Vo, “a very good model.” And Shirley in the United States said David was an inspiration to all young people. She also praised him for creativity.

And, from Vietnam, Linh asks if the high school student is Vietnamese. Here is what the artist told us:

DAVID VO: “Both of my parents are from Vietnam. It just so happens that my mother is half-English, half-Vietnamese.”

REPORTER: “You’re first generation.”

DAVID VO: “I’m first generation.”

Noma of the Philippines agreed with the executive director of the awards program that art education was as important as math and science. Noma wrote, “It fosters one’s mind to be creative and innovative.”

Last week, we also told about the green card lottery. Mikhail of Russia wondered why some countries are barred from that Visa process. The State Department says the United States already has many immigrants from the countries that are not included. The Immigrant Diversity Program seeks a more balanced mix of immigrants.