AREA— Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) recently announced the launch of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. All high school students (grades 9-12) in New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District are invited to participate. The deadline for submissions will be 5 p.m. on Friday, April 5.
“I am excited to welcome high school students from the Seventh District to participate in the annual CongressionalArt Competition,” said Congressman Kean. “This program always captures the expression of creativity and talent from our local students, and the opportunity to showcase the winning artwork from our community alongside pieces from all over the nation in the U.S. Capitol.”
Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is hosted by the Congressional Institute to recognize and encourage the artistic talent of students across the nation. Since the competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. The winning artwork from New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Two runner-up pieces will also be chosen for display in both Rep. Kean’s Washington, D.C. and New Jersey offices. All entries must be submitted via e-mail and include a high-res photo of the artwork and a completed student information and release form. The required forms and full guidelines for the competition can be found at: https:// kean.house.gov/services/congressional- art-competition-2024.
