Gottheimer hosts Congressional Art Competition showcase honoring North Jersey students
NORTH JERSEY — U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer hosted a showcase Saturday highlighting student artwork submitted to the annual Congressional Art Competition, celebrating young artists from across North Jersey.
The event, held April 25 at Two Bergen County Plaza, featured submissions from high school students whose work was displayed in a gallery-style setting. Students and their families attended to view the artwork and take part in the celebration.
“I love this showcase, and it’s something I look forward to every year. With more than 89 submissions this year, this competition gives me an opportunity to take in how special and talented our community and youth are here in North Jersey,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “I want to give a huge round of applause to all of our talented artists for being here and entering your art in the showcase this year — it takes courage to enter your work in an art contest. The works of art represent a diverse and energetic community.”
A total of 89 high school students from across North Jersey submitted artwork for the competition, which offers participants the opportunity to have their work displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
Officials said the second-place winner’s artwork will be displayed in Gottheimer’s Washington, D.C., office, while the third-place winner’s piece will be showcased in his district office in Fair Lawn.
