Annual Art Exhibition
Art Inspired by Battery Park City and the Hudson River

OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, January 25, 2014 from 1 to 3 pm

EXHIBITION DATES/HOURS: Weekdays from 2 to 4 pm Monday, January 26 - Friday, March 6, 2015

PLACE: Sunday, January 25, 2014 from 1 to 3 pm

SUBWAY: 4 or 5 to Wall Street, R or 1 to Rector Street

Inspired by the colorful gardens and parks of Battery Park City, dramatic views of the Hudson River, historical architecture of Lower Manhattan and whimsical and inventive uses of recycled materials—BPCPC’s ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION features work created by the public of all ages in BPCPC programs. The opening reception is on Sunday, January 26 from 1 to 3 pm. The work remains on view through Friday, March 7, and can be visited weekdays from 2 to 4 pm.

Battery Park City Parks Conservancy (BPCPC) offers free weekly art classes for adults, children and preschoolers from May 1 through October 31. Open to novice and experienced artist alike, BPCPC’s drop-in art programs and classes use media including watercolor paints, charcoal and pen drawing, collage, wood, clay and mixed media. Art supplies are provided by BPCPC. While adults work individually (though engaging in group critiques), children often collaborate on large-scale group projects. With the guidance of BPCPC staff and art specialists, and frequently using recycled materials and supplies, children transform pounds of clay and giant cardboard boxes into fanciful cities, animal menageries, puppet theaters, vehicles, and other creative projects.

“Making art together builds imagination, observation skills and relationships in special ways,” explains Abby Ehrlich, Director of Parks Programming. “For adults and teens it can provides an informal community of art lovers and opportunities for dialogue and insight into visual solutions styles different from one’s own. For children and families making art with others in a public space can generate unexpected collaborations and opportunities to enjoy each other’s company in new and creative ways”. Art plays a vital role in BPCPC’s programming and is integrated into afterschool programs and special events including Children’s Gardening, Chess for Children, Explorers Club, Go Fish! catch and release festivals and Stories for All Ages. BPCPC’s art instructors Larry Dobens, Elise Engler and Sara Wolfe will also have their art on view.