Art Competition

It's time once again for the annual Congressional Art Competition! New Jersey's 10th Congressional District is home to many gifted and talented individuals, and Congresswoman LaMonica is proud to support and celebrate the creativity that exists within our community. Our team is excited to provide an opportunity for high school artists to hone their skills and showcase their brilliant works.

We are thrilled to announce that Congresswoman LaMonica McIver’s office will be participating in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, and we are looking forward to highlighting the student talent in NJ-10!

The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide event for high school students, sponsored by members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Submissions are now being accepted, and the deadline for artwork submission is April 21st, 2025. As part of this longstanding tradition, winning artwork from across the country will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

We encourage all high school students (grades 9–12) in the 10th Congressional District to participate by submitting their artwork. Please share this opportunity with your school and any student artists you may know.

Theme for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition:Healing and Harmony

Our country has faced many challenges and so have our families and communities. However, we all strive for peace. The journey of healing and reconciliation is essential to achieve harmony and peace. Artistic expressions have the power to bring healing to the world, and we invite you to share your interpretation of this theme with us.

How to Enter the 2025 Art Competition:

1. Review the 2025 Rules for Students and Teachers.
2. Create your artwork.
3. Complete the 2025 Student Release Form.
4. Submit the Student Release Form and drop off your artwork by April 21st (or earlier) to our district office any weekday from the hours of 9am to 5pm. 60 Nelson Place, 14th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102
5. Attend the art competition event (details will be announced at a later date).

Rules overview:

• Art must be created by a high school student in New Jersey’s 10th congressional district
• All art must be original in concept and design
• Art must be no larger than 26”L x 26”W x 4”D and no more than 15 lbs. in weight
• Paintings, drawings, collages, prints, mixed media, computer generated art, photographs accepted
• More detail on competition rules can be found here

If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to our staff at Congresswoman McIver’s District Office.

Office: (973)-645-3213

We look forward to seeing your incredible creations!