PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts Congressional Art Competition Showcase, Celebrates North Jersey Students

Above: Gottheimer at the 2025 Congressional Art Competition Showcase.

HACKENSACK, NJ — Today, April 26, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a showcase of student submissions to the Congressional Art Competition at Two Bergen County Plaza. Gottheimer was joined by high school artists who have submitted art to the annual competition and their families at the showcase to view their submissions in a gallery setting.

“I love this showcase, and it’s something I look forward to every year. With more than ninety-three 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.”

Talented high school artists from across North Jersey have submitted their art for a chance to have their work displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year. The artwork that wins second place will be displayed in Gottheimer’s Washington, D.C. office, and the third place winner will be displayed in his district office in Fair Lawn.

Gottheimer was joined by Old Tappan Councilman Jin Yhu, Palisades Park Councilman Charlie Shin, and River Edge Councilwoman Priti Dhariwal, and Fifth District art teachers, students, and families.

Below: Gottheimer with students and art from the 2025 Congressional Art Competition.

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