Earthly Expressions Art Show & Gala
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Registration Deadline for Adults (18+ y.o.)
Friday, October 31, 2025
Registration Deadline for Youths (17 y.o. and younger)
Extended to Saturday, November 15, 2025
Opening Night Gala Event
Friday, December 5, 2025 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Art Show
Saturday, December 6 – Sunday, December 7, 2025
The Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
247 Southern Blvd, Chatham, NJ 07928
WHO?
Creative adults and youths welcome!
All nature-inspired art pieces are welcome!
For ages 18+: Registration for Adults
For ages 17 and younger: Registration for Youths
For more information on submissions to Earthly Expressions, please read below.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
“Earthly Expressions” Art Show, hosted by the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, a Morris County Park Commission facility, provides an incredible chance to showcase creativity, gain exposure, and support community talent. Don’t miss out—submit your art and join us in celebrating the beauty of nature!
We are seeking various types of artists to display pieces for sale. All types of art media are welcome, including paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, graphic design, metalwork, and more.
Art pieces will be on display Friday, December 5 – Sunday, December 7, 2025. Free admission for artists in the show. Artists are invited to attend the opening night gala on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm, though attendance is not mandatory.
Appointments for art setup are available on the following schedule:
- Monday, December 1 through Wednesday, December 3, between 9 am – 4:00 pm
- Thursday, December 4, between 9 am – 6:30 pm
After the show, any unsold pieces must be picked up on the following schedule:
- Sunday, December 7 from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
- Monday, December 8, and Tuesday, December 9, between 9 am – 4:30 pm
Any work not picked up by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, will be considered a donation to the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
Click here for more information on registering as an adult artist (ages 18+)
For more information on registering youth artists (ages 17 and younger), click here! Please note that youth artists can opt to sell their work, but it is not mandatory.
For more information, please call 973.635.6629 or email shenthorn@morrisparks.net