Highlands Art Exhibit at the Morris Museum

I'm happy to say that I have 2 paintings in this year's Highlands Art Exhibit, a show that celebrates the natural beauty of the Highlands Region, which stretches from Connecticut through New York and New Jersey, to Pennsylvania.  My 2 paintings are from places I've hiked in northern New Jersey.

The show is:

The 10th Annual Highlands Art Exhibit
organized by the New Jersey Highlands Coalition
October 20 – November 26, 2023
at
The Morris Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate
6 Normandy Park Rd, Morristown, NJ

This first panting is a view from Bowling Green Mountain near Jefferson, NJ.  It's overlooking Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, a Morris County park.  This scene is pretty typical of the ridge-top views on many hiking trails in north Jersey.

"Kittatinny Summer"
Joe Kazimierczyk
12 x 24" oil on canvas

My other painting in the show is from a winter hike around Merrill Creek Reservoir in Warren County.  It's not a difficult hike but it's pretty interesting and I've seen eagles over the lake on occasion.

"Winter Trek"
Joe Kazimierczyk
11 x 14" oil on canvas

More information and a preview of the exhibit here.

Ellarslie Open 40

I have 2 paintings in this year's Ellarslie Open.  This is the 40th year of this annual art exhibition at the Trenton City Museum, and it's always a great show so I'm happy to be part of it.

"October Sky"
11 x 14"  oil on canvas

"Woodland Reflections"
7 x 11"  oil on board

The show runs June 24 - September 30, 2023 at:

Ellarslie, The Trenton City Museum
in Cadwalader Park
Trenton, New Jersey
Phone: (609) 989-3632

[map & directions]

Museum hours and details can be found on their website.

"Water Works" - May at Artists' Gallery in Lambertville, NJ

"Water Works"
a 2-person show with Joe Kazimierczyk and Beatrice Bork
at Artists' Gallery in Lambertville, NJ

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May 4 - June 4, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 6, 4-8 pm

 

left: "Black River Cascade" by Joe Kazimiercyk
right: "Flow" by Beatrice Bork

This May I'm teaming up with watercolorist Beatrice Bork for "Water Works" - an exhibition of our nature-inspired paintings with a focus on the element of water. 

 

 

Joe Kazimierczyk
"Winter at Eagle Lake"
oil on linen on board, 6 x 16"

 

Beatrice is an award winning watercolorist and wildlife artist with a particular interest in birds.

As for myself, I continue to paint landscapes inspired by the forests and parks that I love exploring. Bodies of water are always fascinating, whether a raging river or a calm lake - they're a great source of inspiration, but oh what a challenge to paint.  

Joe Kazimierczyk
"Water Works"
oil on canvas, 12 x 24"

This is my biggest show of the year, and I'll have all new work on display. I hope you get a chance to stop by and see it.

"Water Works" May 4 - June 4, with an opening reception on Saturday, May 6, 5-8 pm at:

18 Bridge Street
Lambertville, NJ
[map & directions]
Gallery hours: Thursday through Sunday 11am-6pm

Bell's Tavern Solo Show 2023

I'm having a solo show of my landscape paintings at Bell's Tavern in Lambertville, NJ.  The show runs January 12 through the end of February (the exact date is not set as of yet) at:

Bell's Tavern
183 North Union Street
Lambertville, NJ 08530
[map & directions]

Please note that Bell's has dinner hours only - check out their website for hours and specials: Bell's Tavern

Advocates of Natural Beauty

"Miles to Go"
8x10" oil on board

This is my painting in "Advocates of Natural Beauty", the 9th Annual New Jersey Highlands Coalition Art Exhibition.  The show runs January 8 - February 26, 2023 at:

The Farmstead Art Center
450 King George Road
Basking Ridge, New Jersey

GENERAL VISITING HOURS
WED 11:00 - 2:00
THURS 4:00 - 7:00
FRI 11:00  - 2:00
SAT 11:00 - 3:00
(Closed Jan. 28)
SUN 11:00 - 4:00
or by appointment:
973-910-2400

Opening Reception: Fri. Jan. 13, 5:30 - 8:30
Closing Reception: Sun, Feb. 26, 2:00 - 5:00

My painting is a scene from a long hike I took in the Ramapo Mountains.  The scenery was spectacular, magical, and inspiring, but at a certain point, I realized just how far I had to go to get back to my car.   That gave me the title "Miles to Go".  As tiring as it was, (hiking in snow is very tiring,) I enjoyed every minute out there.