Environmental Education Center Seeks Children's Art for Annual Exhibit

From Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center:

Staff at the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center (EEC) is reaching out to art educators in Somerset County schools seeking student participation in the “Nature Through a Child’s Eye” art exhibit from Jan. 6 to Feb. 6, 2017. The exhibit is open to the public at the EEC, 190 Lord Stirling Rd., in Basking Ridge.

The annual event attracts hundreds of visitors to view this special art work. In 2016, pieces were submitted that were created by students from nearly 20 schools.

This exhbit provides a great opportunity for children to show their appreciation and love of nature. Educators are asked to set aside some time for a special project in which students can create art expressing their views and appreciation of nature. A variety of media are acceptable, with examples from prior shows including weaving with natural fibers, creating animals out of natural material, plant prints and using natural material for paint and brushes.

The exhibit is open to K-6 students with no more than three or four pieces of artwork submitted for each class. Artwork up to the size 13”x22” is allowed and must present a nature theme. Artwork must be ready for pick up by Dec. 7.

Respond toVanessa Darras at (908) 766-2489, ext. 335, or vdarras@scparks.org by Oct. 14. regarding participation.

Photo courtesy of Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center