One thing that is so compelling and appealing about art is that there are no boundaries, and if it is bound it is only bound by the mind of either the artist or the viewer. Throughout the years artists have displayed their artwork in the Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center gallery space as part of our Quarterly Art Show. Displaying artwork in a gallery space that is also used as a classroom space for kids as well as a meeting space for adults provides a unique opportunity to expose the artwork to a wide variety of viewers and touch a lot of lives. People viewing the artwork are not always art connoisseurs who come to the Center for the sole purpose of viewing artwork. To many Urban Ecology Center visitors happening upon the artwork is a pleasant surprise as they explore the Center. Consequently, the artwork displayed at the Center has probably been the catalyst of many conversations and have undoubtedly inspired many.
The Urban Ecology Center quarterly art shows feature local artists who create art that is inspired by science. Oftentimes the art is nature based but sometimes - for those who outside the box thinkers - it is about the intersection of where art and technology meet, or where art and environmental justice meet, or where art and trash meet, or where art and natural history meet. In all cases, the art that has been exhibited at the Center has been unique, thought provoking, and inspiring.
This is the time of year we when call for art submissions for next season's Art Show. If you are a professional artist or someone who dabbles in art as a hobby, we would love to see your art!
Please share your creative talent with the community and consider being part of the show. I look forward to receiving your submission!
Note that submissions are due by October 31st, so do not delay!
Click here to see examples of the work from our current season.
