Environmental Art

The Environmental Art Program was created and implemented in the winter of 2000, as an interpretive department blending The Schuylkill Center’s two mission-driven objectives: land preservation and environmental education. The Environmental Art Program includes an indoor Gallery located in the main Education Building, which hosts four to five exhibits a year, as well as an outdoor Environmental Art Loop that is part of the Center’s trail system. The Center also organizes Artist-in-Residence projects for every other year.

Mission

The mission of the Environmental Art Program is based on the position that all experiences are a form of learning and communication. Our objective is to enhance awareness and appreciation of art forms and artwork that specifically address the natural environment either through materials, concept, or imagery. To this end, we present art forms and activities that incorporate education, presentation, and community group participation; provide creative and professional opportunities for emerging and underrepresented professional artists; and offer an alternative art venue for citizens in the local community.