May 19, 2023
Plein Air Painting: Experience Art with All Five Senses at Teaneck Creek Conservancy
TEANECK, NJ– Leave the four walls of your home behind and join the Eco-Artists of Teaneck Creek Conservancy, Nitza Danieli and Despina Metaxatos, for an immersive creative nature experience of plein air painting that engages all five senses with watercolor, fragrance, and plant rubbings.
“Plain and simple, Plein Air at Teaneck Creek Conservancy will bring color and depth to your day, one brushstroke at a time,” said Danieli.
The Plein Air Art Experience program will take place in the Peace Labyrinth on Saturday May 27, 2023 from 12:00- 2:00 p.m. Plein Air is the practice of painting outdoors. Participants are encouraged to bring their own paint and supplies, easel, canvas, and stool. Optional stone seating and benches are available. Conservancy-provided supplies are available for a nominal fee.
This is a family-friendly program. In the event of rain, the program will be rescheduled. Registration is required through the Teaneck Creek Conservancy website, teaneckcreek.org.
Artists can connect with nature and get inspired before the program by joining the Native Plant Walk with Bergen County Audubon Society from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration for the BCAS walk is recommended.
Teaneck Creek Conservancy has a rich history of melding art and nature. The first eco-art installation, “Migration Milestones” was installed in 2004 and is along the trail to the Peace Labyrinth which was also completed in the same year. These outdoor exhibits along with the recently restored wetland, and new native plant garden at the Peace Labyrinth will provide inspiration for everyone of all ages and skill levels.
This is a great opportunity for the North Jersey community to witness and take part in the tremendous milestones the Teaneck Creek Conservancy has achieved over the past two decades thanks to environmental, historical, and artistic stewardship efforts of the Teaneck community.
These programs are part of a month-long series of events celebrating the park’s reopening. Check out the full reopening programming at http://www.teaneckcreek.org/upcoming-programming.
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Teaneck Creek Conservancy is a member-supported non-profit organization dedicated to the reclamation and protection of the cultural, historical, and environmental legacy of the Teaneck Creek watershed. Since 2001 we have been working hard to transform a once-neglected dumpsite into a place of natural beauty. Visit our park complete with almost two miles of groomed trails, an Outdoor Classroom for learning, and beautiful artwork such as our Five Pipes Mural and a Peace Labyrinth for quiet reflection. Teaneck Creek Conservancy acts as stewards for this unique space, providing educational opportunities and passive recreational amenities to the surrounding community. www.teaneckcreek.org
MEDIA CONTACT: Isabel Medina
connect@teaneckcreek.org