The Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery at the Schermann Hoffman's Nature Center in Somerset County, New Jersey, is hosting the "Open Air/Open Space" juried art exhibition from February 6 through March 25. The show features works by professional and novice New Jersey Plein Air artists, celebrating the county's Open Space Preservation Program and its public park system.
This exhibition matters because it connects visual art directly to local environmental conservation efforts, highlighting the cultural and community value of preserved open spaces. By showcasing the beauty of Somerset County's parks through plein air painting, the exhibit reinforces the importance of land preservation for both recreation and artistic inspiration.