Parsippany, NJ–– Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced today the launch of her fourth annual Congressional Art Competition for NJ-11 students. The competition offers high school students a chance to showcase their creativity and artistic expression. After being held remotely for the previous two years due to the pandemic, this year's competition will be in-person.
"I am excited to once again host the Congressional Art Competition in-person. Throughout the pandemic, art gave us an outlet to express ourselves and helped us to stay connected with one another. It's wonderful to be able to come together again to celebrate our students' talent here in NJ-11," said Rep. Sherrill. "I look forward to seeing all of the beautiful art pieces and I encourage each high school to participate."
Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. Students submit entries to their representative's office, and panels of judges select the winning entries. The winner's artwork will be displayed for one year in the US Capitol.
Artwork submitted for NJ-11's competition will be displayed at an art show and reception at Montclair State University on May 5th. The winner will be announced at this reception.
Due to limitations of gallery space, NJ-11 high schools can select up to two students' work to submit and their art must be dropped off to Rep. Sherrill's District Office. The deadline to submit is April 25th.
Rep. Sherrill's office is located at 8 Wood Hollow Road, Parsippany NJ 07054 and is open from 9 AM to 6 PM.
Margaret Dela Cruz of the Passaic County Technical Institute won last year with her painting, "Leave Them Outside." To see her winning piece, click here.
To view the full guidelines and information about the Congressional Art Competition, click here.
If you have any questions, please call Rep. Sherrill's office at (973) 526-5668.
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