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Art to Celebrate Somerset County's Open Space Preservation Program
Open Air / Open Space is a juried art exhibit sponsored by the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners, Somerset County Park Commission, Somerset County Open Space Preservation Program, and Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission to celebrate Somerset County’s long-standing dedication to preserving open space for conservation, passive use, and active recreation.
This program highlights the unique beauty and features of the County’s extensive public park system, as seen through the eyes of professional and novice New Jersey Plein Air artists!
OPEN AIR / OPEN SPACE EXHIBITION
October 17 - December 31, 2025
View the exhibit at the Cultural & Heritage Gallery, located in the Somerset County Administration Building at 20 Grove Street in Somerville, NJ. Over 40 works are on
display by over 30 New Jersey artists! Which piece will be your favorite?
Open Air / Open Space Gallery Reception
Updated on 10/29/2025 11:53 AM
A collection of photos from the Open Air / Open Space Art Gallery Reception which took place on October 23, 2025, at the Cultural & Heritage Gallery in the Somerset County Administration Building.
January - March 2026
various public locations throughout Somerset County!
| January 6 - February 2 | Environmental Education Center (EEC) 190 Lord Stirling Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 *Full exhibit will be displayed at this location |
| February 6 - March 25 |
NJ Audubon |
| February 7 - March 29 | Montgomery Library Branch 100 Community Dr, Skillman, NJ 08558 *Partial exhibit will be displayed at this location |
| February 10 - March 30 | Senior Wellness Center at Hillsborough 339 S. Branch Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 *Partial exhibit will be displayed at this location |
MORE ABOUT OPEN AIR / OPEN SPACE
Click here to review the: OPEN AIR / OPEN SPACE PROSPECTUS
To learn more detailed information about Open Air / Open Space, review the above Prospectus for a look into the project's guidelines, eligibility criteria, and more.
Click here to review the: LIST OF PARTICIPATING PARKS
Which parks participated in Open Air / Open Space? Each participating artist was assigned one of 12 participating Somerset County parks to inspire them! Review the above list of participating parks for more information.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission at CulturalHeritage@somersetcountynj.gov or (908) 231-7022
Made possible with funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
