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Monmouth County Seeks Natural Art Submissions

The county seeks entries for its 'Of the Earth' exhibit, March 5-April 24 at Thompson Park. Anything that fuses nature and art is eligible.

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LINCROFT, NJ — Calling all artists! The Monmouth County Park System is seeking entries into its upcoming "Of the Earth" exhibit.

Held from March 5-April 24 at the Gallery in the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center in Lincroft, this exhibit will feature works inspired by the themes of earth and nature.

This can include art created from the elements of the earth, such as natural found assemblage to works of clay; or a more traditional art approach, such as landscape painting or botanical drawing. Anything that fuses the worlds of nature and art is eligible.

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Local artist Melissa Bronwen Pyle is the guest judge. Additional information and entry form are available at www.MonmouthCountyParks.com. Entry deadline is February 22.

To learn more about these exhibits, the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center or the Park System, please visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711.

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