Natural Harmony at D&R Greenway Land Trust

Natural Harmony Beatrice Bork, TingTing Hsu, Joe Kazimierczyk and Michael Schweigart at D&R Greenway Land Trust February 17 to June 9, 2026 Opening Reception: Friday, March 6, 5-7 pm

I’m happy to be part of a four-person exhibition at the Greenway's headquarters in Princeton, alongside Beatrice Bork, TingTing Hsu, and Michael Schweigart. Our work ranges from landscapes and wildlife to quiet, intimate studies of place, all reflecting the natural world we care about.

Left to right: Michael, Beatrice, me, TingTing in front of Mike's painting

I have 16 paintings on view—some new, some favorites—and nearly 80 works fill the gallery. Thirty-five percent of all sales support the Greenway’s land-preservation efforts.

On view: Feb 17 – June 9, 2026
Marie L. Matthews Gallery, One Preservation Place Princeton, NJ 08540 (map)
Opening reception: Friday, March 6, 5–7 pm (free, registration requested)

Joe Kazimierczyk "Autumn in the Pequannock" oil on linen, 20 × 30 in

Please note: The gallery is open Monday–Friday, 10 am–4 pm only. Since the building is sometimes used for other events, it’s a good idea to call ahead at 609-924-4646 to be sure the gallery is open.

I hope you can stop by and see the show!

Holiday Small Works Show 2025

Here are a couple of the paintings I have in Canal Frame-Crafts Gallery's annual Small Works show.   The show runs Nov 9 - Dec 31, 2025 with an opening reception on Sunday, Nov 9, from 1-4 pm at:

Canal Frame-Crafts Gallery
1093 General Greene Rd.
Washington Crossing, Pa 18977
(map)

"Sunset Reverie"
9x12" acrylic on canvas

"Lake Sonoma Summer"
6x16" oil on linen

It's always a great show with a lot to see - I hope you can stop by!

Footsteps - Journeys Near and Far

"Footsteps - Journeys Near & Far"
a 2-person show with Joe Kazimierczyk and Ilya Raskin
at Artists' Gallery in Lambertville, NJ

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July 10 - August 3, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 12, 5-7 pm

This year I'm teaming up with photographer Ilya Raskin in "Footsteps - Journeys Near and Far".

Ilya is a world traveler whose photography captures the drama and grace of life around the globe, from landscapes and wildlife to the people who inhabit some of the most awe-inspiring places on Earth. 

My own work brings the focus closer to home. I continue to find inspiration in the parks and preserves of northern New Jersey, painting quiet forests, waterfalls, and winding trails where the familiar still offers surprise.

Joe Kazimierczyk
"Autumn in the Pequannock"
oil on linen, 7 x 11"

 This show is all about the paths we take and the beauty we find along the way. Whether it's the far reaches of the Arctic or a sunlit stream just a few miles from home, every journey is an adventure.

Joe Kazimierczyk
"Lake Sonoma Summer"
oil on linen, 6 x 16"

This is my biggest show of the year, and I’ll be exhibiting all new work. I’d love for you to stop by and see it.

"Footsteps" runs July 10 to August 3, with an opening reception on Saturday, July 12, 5-7 pm at:


18 Bridge Street
Lambertville, NJ
[map & directions]

Harmony Brookside Solo Show

From May 6 through June 28 I'll be exhibiting my landscape paintings in a solo show at Harmony Brookside Gift Shop & Gallery, a new venue for me in Mendham, NJ. The exhibition includes a range of subject matter from quiet farm scenes to the mountains of north Jersey.

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30am to 5pm. More details can be found at harmonybrookside.com. 

 

I hope you’ll stop in and have a look. It’s a welcoming space, and I’m glad to be part of this season’s exhibition schedule.

When you're in the area, there are some good hiking options nearby - Jockey Hollow (great for history buffs), Lewis Morris Park (a bit more rugged than Jockey Hollow), and Dismal Harmony Natural Area (don't be fooled by that name).

Harmony Brookside Gifts & Gallery is located at 2 East Main Street, Brookside, (Mendham Township), NJ 07926, right next to the Brookside Post Office.

Dual Nature

"Dual Nature"
A Collaborative Exploration of Nature's Splendor
a 2-person show with Joe Kazimierczyk and Beatrice Bork
at the Tulpehaking Nature Center

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January 19 - February 28, 2025
Opening Reception: Sunday, January 26, 2:30-4:00pm

top: "Winter Nap" by Beatrice Bork
bottom: "Whispering Sky" by Joe Kazimierczyk

This month I'm teaming up with Beatrice Bork in our upcoming exhibition, "Dual Nature", featuring Beatrice's wildlife paintings alongside my landscape paintings.

• Show dates: January 19 - February 28
• Opening Reception: Sunday, January 26, 2:30-4:00pm
• Location: Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton Twp, NJ 08610

The exhibition is free and open to the public. For more information about the exhibit, or to RSVP for weather-related updates, please visit https://abbottmarshlands.org/event/dual-nature-exhibit/

Joe Kazimierczyk
Ramapo Autumn
acrylic on canvas, 11 x 14"
 

The Tulpehaking Nature Center is one of the main entrances to the Abbott Marshlands, and you should explore the trails when you come to see our show - Beatrice tells me it's a good place for bird watching. The marsh is rich in wildlife and Native American history, and the name "Tulpehaking" means "Land of the Turtle" in the language of the Lenape.

For me, this location has a personal connection - as a kid, I used to play down here and I remember fishing in the lake with my father. Back then, we called it White City Lake. If you grew up in the area, you might remember that name too. While none of my paintings in the show depict the Abbott Marshlands specifically, many of them focus on water-themed scenes like rivers and lakes.

We hope you can stop by, see the show, and explore a bit!

11th Annual Highlands Art Exhibit

Once again, I'm happy to have 2 paintings in the annual Highlands Art Exhibition.  This year it's being held at The Maxfield Engine house, a newly renovated historic building in Boonton, NJ.  Opening reception is Sunday, Nov 3, 2024 from 2 to 5 pm.

More details at the Highlands Art website.

The show is organized by the NJ Highlands Coalition, whose mission is to protect, enhance and promote the vital water and other natural and cultural resources of the New Jersey Highlands to sustain current and future generations.

This is one of the pieces I have in the show:

 "Winter Hike"
8 x 10" acrylic on board
a scene on Schooley's Mountain

Beyond Boundaries - Joe Kazimierczyk and Jane Adriance

"Beyond Boundaries"
a 2-person show with Joe Kazimierczyk and Jane Adriance
at Artists' Gallery in Lambertville, NJ

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June 6 - 30, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 8, 5-7 pm

 

left: "Moonlight Fantasy" by Jane Adriance
right: "Black River Symphony" by Joe Kazimierczyk

This June, I'm teaming up with Jane Adriance for our first joint exhibition, "Beyond Boundaries". The show will feature Jane's abstracted realities alongside my landscape-inspired realities. I think our paintings both complement and contrast with each other nicely. 

 

Joe Kazimierczyk
"Evening Embers"
oil on canvas, 8 x 24"

Jane creates semi-abstract oils where reality and imagination seamlessly intertwine. I continue to focus on nature's quiet, less traveled places, and in this show, I include several skyscapes and river scenes - two motifs that I revisit often. 

 

Joe Kazimierczyk
"Black River October"
oil on linen, 12 x 24"

This is my biggest show of the year, and I'll be displaying all new work. I hope you can stop by to see it!

"Beyond Boundaries" runs June 6 - 30, with an opening reception on Saturday, June 8, 5-7 pm at:


18 Bridge Street
Lambertville, NJ
[map & directions]

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.

Light and Shadow - Art Exhibit at Artists' Gallery, Lambertville, NJ

"Light and Shadow"
a 2-person show with Joe Kazimierczyk and Gail Bracegirdle
at Artists' Gallery in Lambertville, NJ

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August 4 to September 4, 2022
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 6, 5-8 pm

left: "Barn Window" by Gail Bracegirdle

right: "October Sky" by Joe Kazimiercyk

This August I'm teaming up with water-colorist Gail Bracegirdle for our second show together, "Light and Shadow", running August 4 through September 4 at Artists' Gallery in Lambertville, NJ. 

Joe Kazimierczyk
"Woodland Reflections"
at the Sourlands Ecosystem Preserve
oil on linen on board, 7 x 11"

 

 

I'm still spending a lot of time in the woods, and that's where all my inspiration comes from these days. Half of the paintings that I have in this show are scenes very close to my home on the Sourland Mountain, the rest are a bit further north in the mountains of north Jersey.

On a personal note, I've recently joined the board of trustees at the Sourland Conservancy, where I'll be working to help preserve the unique character of this area.  

Joe Kazimierczyk
"Light and Shadow"
at the Sourlands Ecosystem Preserve
oil on board, 7 x 14"

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!

"Light and Shadow" runs August 4 - September 4 at:

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

Ellarslie Open 39

 

Joe Kazimierczyk
"Mirror Pool"
7x14 oil on board

 My painting "Mirror Pool" will be this year's Ellarslie Open at Ellarslie, the Trenton City Museum.  This is one of the best juried shows in the region and I'm happy to be part of it this year.

The exhibition runs June 25 to October 2, 2022. 

Artists and Members Reception: Saturday, June 25, 1-5 pm, awards announced at 4pm.  $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Public Reception:  Sunday, June 26, 1-4 pm, free admission for all

Now about that title... mirror pools are very still, reflective bodies of water and I know that's not what I depict here.  But it's the first thing that came to mind and I think it's a good title for this painting, so I stand by it.

Bell's Tavern Solo Show

I'm happy to be showing my work again at Bell's Tavern in Lambertville, NJ.  It's a solo show of my landscape paintings, running April 28, 2022 through the end of June.

Bell's a great little restaurant and bar at the north end of town, 183 North Union St, Lambertville, NJ 08530.   Please note that they have dinner hours only - check out their website for details: Bell's Tavern

Our Natural Heritage

I have 3 paintings juried into "Our Natural Heritage" - the 8th Annual Highlands Art Exhibition organized by the New Jersey Highlands Coalition.   I've been doing a lot of hiking in the NJ Highlands region, and finding a lot of inspiration there, so I am very happy to be a part of this art exhibition.

"Our Natural Heritage"
November 1-28, 2021

RECEPTION AND AWARDS PRESENTATION:
FRIDAY November 5, from 6-9 P.M.
Free and open to the public

613 Main Street, Boonton, NJ
973-910-2400

More information and an online preview HERE.

"In-Between"
a 2-person show with 

Joe Kazimierczyk and Michael Schweigart
at Artists' Gallery in Lambertville, NJ

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July 8 - August 1, 2021
Opening Reception: Saturday July 10, 5-8 pm

This year I'm teaming up with Michael Schweigart again for a show of our landscape paintings. I'll be exhibiting a mix of recent work and some earlier pieces.

We are having an opening reception on Saturday July 10, 5-8 pm. This is the first reception the gallery is having since the pandemic began. It does feel nice to be returning to normal, but if you're not comfortable attending the reception, just stop by any other time during normal gallery hours.

This is the most work that I will have on display at any one time this year, so I hope you get a chance to stop by and see the show.

"In-Between" runs July 10 - August 1 at:

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

In Our Nature - Gallery Tour

"In Our Nature"
a 2-person show with
Joe Kazimierczyk and Beatrice Bork

at Artists' Gallery, Lambertville, NJ
Oct 8 - Nov 1, 2020

It's about mid-way through this show, here's a look at some more of my work, just in case you haven't seen it in person yet.

Joe Kazimierczyk
"River Reflections"
8x10", oil on Arches Oil Paper

Joe Kazimierczyk
"Miles to Go"
8x10", oil board

And here's a little video tour showing most, but not all of the work in this show.  There are a lot of small paintings, so it's best to view this full screen:

"In Our Nature" runs October 8 - November 1 at:

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

In Our Nature - October at Artists' Gallery in Lambertville NJ

"In Our Nature"
a 2-person show with
Joe Kazimierczyk and Beatrice Bork

at Artists' Gallery, Lambertville, NJ
Oct 8 - Nov 1, 2020

left: "Near High Bridge" by Joe Kazimierczyk
right: "Spring Song" by Beatrice Bork

It's been a strange year, but things are returning to normal in Lambertville and Artists' Gallery has resumed it's normal show schedule. This October I am once again showing with acclaimed watercolorist Beatrice Bork in a show entitled "In Our Nature".

Joe Kazimierczyk
"Ken Lockwood Gorge"
oil on canvas, 12 x 24"

In this show, I continue my exploration of the parks of northern New Jersey - the mountains, rivers and forests have been providing endless inspiration for my artwork. Beatrice continues to be inspired by her animal subjects which she paints with such exquisite detail and sensitivity to composition. 

Joe Kazimierczyk
"Yggdrasil"
on Allamuchy Mountain
oil on canvas, 24 x 30"

Most of my painting titles are self-explanatory but this one needs a little explaining. This is one very impressive tree. It's trunk is marked with so many wrinkles and scars, it feels really ancient. I was reminded of some comments I heard about my earlier tree paintings, and someone had mentioned Yggdrasil - in Norse mythology, Yggdrasil is an immense mythical tree at the center of the cosmos where it connects the Nine Worlds. The gods visit Yggdrasil daily. This tree is Yggdrasil. I am sure of it. (What a strange year it's been).

This is the most work that I will have on display at any one time this year, so I hope you get a chance to stop by and see the show. Due to the pandemic, there is no opening reception, but otherwise the gallery is open it's normal hours. If you need to see the show outside of normal gallery hours, please let me know and we can arrange something.

"In Our Nature" runs October 8 - November 1 at:

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

 

Trail of Breadcrumbs: Nature in Fairytales

Trail of Breadcrumbs:

Nature in Fairytales

A group show celebrating nature in fairytales and the beauty of human imagination

running virtually through end of July, 2020

meet the artists online: Wednesday July 15, 5-6 pm

Joe Kazimierczyk
"Sycamore Lane"
oil on board, 11 x 14

It's been a quiet year for art news since so many art venues have been closed, and exhibitions canceled or rescheduled due to the pandemic.

I was very happy to be one of 4 artists included in this exhibit at D&R Greenway, but the state went into lock down the week that the show was hung. The end date was extended a few times in hope that the show could eventually open, but alas... it's the longest running show I've ever been in, but no one has been able to see it!

The Greenway has some of the exhibit online for a virtual viewing here:
Trail of Breadcrumbs: Nature in Fairytales

There will also be a Zoom session with the artists, moderated by Curator Diana Moore, taking place this Wednesday, July 15 from 5-6 pm. 

Sign-up and get instructions for this FREE Zoom event by emailing dkilmer@drgreenway.org

Joe Kazimierczyk
"Mirror Pool"

oil on board, 7 x 14

Besides myself, the exhbit and Zoom session includes artists Jada Fabrizio, Silvère Boureau, and Barbara DiLorenzo.

I'm sure we are all looking forward to normal times again, and I hope that everyone is doing well.