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Indian-American student wins NJ art competition
Patel’s artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C
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Bhavana P - Fri, 20, Jun 2025
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Tenafly resident Shreya Patel’s “Simplicity of the Past,” the winner of the 2025 Fifth District Congressional Art Competition. / Josh Gottheimer/ Govt website
U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) has announced Indian-American student from Tenafly, Shreya Patel as the winner of New Jersey’s 2025 Fifth District Congressional Art Competition.
Patel, a student at Dwight-Englewood School, earned top honors for her winning entry, 'Simplicity of the Past,' among submissions from high school artists across the district that includes parts of the Bergen, Passaic, and Sussex Counties, with a total of 65 different towns.
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As part of her award, Patel’s artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. for one year, alongside winning pieces from other congressional districts across the country. She also received two round-trip tickets to the nation’s capital to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception for the official unveiling of the exhibition.
“Congratulations to this year’s winner, Tenafly’s Shreya Patel, and each of the dedicated young North Jersey artists who submitted their artwork. I’m always blown away by the quality and uniqueness of the art at this showcase,” said Rep. Gottheimer.
The annual Congressional Art Competition recognizes and encourages artistic talent among high school students nationwide.
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