WNJ Exclusive: Meadowlands gallery to host new wildlife art exhibit


Egret (Acrylic)
Painting by Lissanne Lake, North Bergen

The 64th annual Art Association of Rutherford Open Juried Exhibition will be on display at the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission (NJMC) Flyway Gallery in the Meadowlands Environment Center in DeKorte Park during October and November. The show, which focuses on environmental art and photography, runs from Monday, Oct. 3 to Friday, Nov 25. A  rewards reception is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“The NJMC is pleased to showcase the works of Meadowlands District artists that highlight the region’s stunning natural beauty,” said Marcia Karrow, Executive Director of the NJMC. “This exhibit further adds a sense of place and identity to the Meadowlands Environment Center and  DeKorte Park.”
 
The group show features  professional and amateur artists, many of whom come from Meadowlands District towns including Rutherford, Lyndhurst and North Bergen. In addition to photography, the show includes sketches, oils, watercolors and acrylics of local wildlife and landscapes. 
 
The Flyway Gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, excluding holidays. DeKorte Park encompasses one-square-mile of wetlands, nature trails and water views and is a great place for bird watching and enjoying nature in general. 
 
Directions to DeKorte Park are available in the “About Us” section of the NJMC’s website, at
www.njmeadowlands.gov, or by calling (201) 460-8300.

 

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