Rep. Sherrill Launches Fifth Annual Congressional Art Competition
Parsippany, NJ–– Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced today the launch of her fifth annual Congressional Art Competition for NJ-11 students. The competition offers high school students a chance to showcase their creativity and artistic expression.
“New Jersey’s 11th District is home to so many incredible young artists. Each year, I am impressed with all of our students’ submissions. The Congressional Art Competition is a great way to come together to celebrate their hard work,” Said Rep. Sherrill. “I look forward to seeing the artwork 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 alongside winners from across the nation for one year in the U.S. Capitol.
Artwork submitted for NJ-11’s competition will be displayed at an art show and reception at Montclair State University on May 4th.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 21st.
Rep. Sherrill’s office is located at 8 Wood Hollow Road, Parsippany NJ 07054. To view the full guidelines and information about the Congressional Art Competition, click here.
Sofia Carroll of James Caldwell High School won last year with her painting, “Self Portrait.” To see her winning piece, click here.
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