(MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ) -- The Monmouth NJ 250 Committee has announced an art competition for professional and non-professional artists, to highlight Monmouth County's role in the American Revolution and to showcase the talent and creativity of Monmouth County residents. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 3, 2026 at 3:00pm.

“We are excited to host the first ever Revolutionary Monmouth County Art Competition. It’s an opportunity for artists throughout the county to showcase their creativity while capturing a crucial moment in the history of our county and nation,” said MonmouthNJ 250 Committee Chair, Monmouth County Clerk Christine G. Hanlon. “My hope is that this contest will ignite passion and appreciation for Monmouth County’s rich history and Monmouth’s importance to the American Revolution.”

This competition is open to artists who currently reside in Monmouth County, New Jersey, who are at least 18 years of age. There are two categories of artists, professional and non-professional.

“We are encouraging the many talented artists throughout Monmouth County to create quality fine art that interprets an historic event that took place here during the Revolutionary War era,” said MonmouthNJ 250 Committee Co-Chair, Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “We are just two years away from America’s Semiquincentennial. We want all of our residents to be engaged and get involved in celebrating America's upcoming 250th birthday."

Artwork submissions are to portray an historic event in Revolutionary Monmouth County history, between the years of 1775 and 1783. Accepted artwork mediums include: Acrylic, Oil Paint, Watercolor/Watercolor Pencils, Pastel, Ink, Markers.

The first-place prize for each category is $2,026. Second and third place prizes will also be awarded in each category. Registration is required. The registration form and information, including competition dates, theme, eligibility, judging criteria and prizes breakdown, are available here.

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