Exhibition May 2nd – June 30th 2026
The Spring 2026 Painters in the Park Exhibition Reception will take place at the Maplewood Memorial Library on May 2nd from 10:30-11:30 am. There will a chance to meet the artists, live music, snacks and, of course, gorgeous artwork to view.
A list of the artists with thumbnails and information about their art is available HERE.
Twice yearly, in spring and fall, the Maplewood Memorial Park Conservancy hosts local artists to paint en plein air to capture the seasonal beauty of our beloved Memorial Park.
Painters in the Park allows artists to share their individual interpretations of the park’s landscapes with the public, as they stroll through the park. It is an enlightening activity for both artists and park goers, as they may see the scenery before them in new ways.
Many wonderful local painters have participated in this popular event in the last several years, and this current exhibition comprises 17 works done during past events. The Conservancy is grateful to the Maplewood Memorial Library for hosting this year’s exhibition in its spectacular new quarters, now so beautifully engaged with its historic park setting.
Maplewood Memorial Park’s 25 acres are home to broad greenswards, beautiful vistas, copses of trees and shrubs, and tranquil water features, as well as ballfields, playgrounds, and an amphitheater that is home to many large community events and gatherings. Designed 100 years ago in the picturesque landscape style by the firms of the Olmsted Brothers and Brinley and Holbrook, and further enhanced by long-time Superintendent of Parks and Shade Trees Richard Walter, it is listed in both the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places and was recognized by the NJ Planning Association as one of the state’s Great Public Places . The Maplewood Memorial Park Conservancy, a volunteer organization founded in 2017 in public-private partnership with the Township of Maplewood, works to enhance the beauty and sustainability of this landmarked oasis at the center of our town.