Grounds For Sculpture

Did you know Grounds For Sculpture has a wide range of event spaces for small to large gatherings, meetings, celebrations, and retreats? Right now we are offering a special summer promotion- receive 10% off a room rental facility fee for any events booked and held through August 31. Visit https://lnkd.in/gaSv7T8k to learn more about options. #celebrations #culturalattractions #gardens #artmuseum #summer2024 (Please note that non-profit organizations are not eligible for this discount due to our existing non-profit discount. )

A new Education Gallery exhibition Philotechnic Transformation, curated by the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) and the Trenton Community A-Team (TCAT) is now open through August 25, 2024. Each art piece represents a broad palette of concepts, emotions, and inspirations and offers the viewer a glimpse into the individual artist’s life and creative process. The exhibition features work from Dolores Frails, Carol Johnson, Lisa Lewis, Herman “Shorty” Rose, Emery Williams, Deborah “Half-Pint” Kisela, Claudia Moeller, Derrick Branch, Charles Smith, Demond Williams, John Hayes, Nourelgalil Salih, Gia Smith, Tyrese Douglas, Antonio Sullivan, Walter Roberts, Ethel Mack and Willie Spinks. TASK, TCAT, and Grounds For Sculpture have been partnering since 2022. With support from the DINA WIND ART FOUNDATION Foundation, GFS has offered TASK artists the opportunity to participate in high-level art classes at no cost. This program has provided space for artists to develop their technical skills and creative expression. TASK’s creative arts program is made possible, in part, by the Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission through funding from the Mercer County Board of Chosen Commissioners and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. #Trenton #MercerCounty #arts #exhibitions #artmuseums To reserve tickets to visit GFS and the exhibition visit https://lnkd.in/eeBgSJu

July is a magical time at Grounds For Sculpture with events and programs for tots to grown-ups. Not to mention evening events and early morning access for GFS Members. Check out the calendar to learn more. https://lnkd.in/g8jiHBK #summer2024 #museums #gardens #getoutdoors #datenights #daytrips

Coming up very soon the July Swirl - An Evening of Art & Wine event. This lovely evening of wine and food pairings, in combination with intimate docent led tours of sculpture in the grounds was tremendously popular in its first year. Learn more and don’t miss out on this fun event to share with colleagues, clients, family or friends! https://lnkd.in/exAf-qWV #foodies #art #gardens #wine

42 acres, 10 poets, 2 food trucks and a 20-foot vessel! Come join us for an evening of poetry in the garden! Join us for an exploration of word flow, verses and landscapes as Danny Simmons brings a Def Poetry Jam Reunion to Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) featuring poet and master ceramicist Roberto Lugo. This partnership is inspired by our 2023 acquisition of Lugo’s 20-foot vessel Put Yourself in the Picture. The title of the vessel was pulled from a poem, performed by legendary rapper, teacher, poet, and philosopher KRS-one, at Def Poetry Jam (a spoken word poetry television series) where KRS-one stated “..visualize wealth and put yourself in the picture”. We are thrilled to partner with poet, painter, and philanthropist Danny Simmons as he curates Def Poetry Jam Alumni to share their poetic practice. A Def Poetry Jam Reunion is supported in part by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more about the night - https://lnkd.in/eGTWPuG3  #mercercounty #poetry #spokenword #rap #museums #gardens

Did you know we're now open 7 days a week and open at 8am on the weekends for Member Mornings? On the first Saturday of every month, Family Open Studios are free for Members and included with admission for guests that day. This drop-in workshop invites all ages to create together. Tomorrow's theme is "Cast A Shadow". Using studio spotlights, participants will cast shadows on objects that can be traced onto individual sheets of paper or the studio’s collaborative shadow mural. This project is inspired by a new sculpture currently on view in The Meadow. Mac Adams’, East West Buddha casts the shadow of a Buddha at 11 am and 2 pm, May through August when the sun is just right. To reserve your Member visit or guest ticket please visit https://lnkd.in/eeBgSJu #museums #familyfun #gardens Children’s educational programming at Grounds For Sculpture is supported in part by Jirair S. and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family Foundation and PNC Foundation. Photo by Mery Stockera

The Grounds For Sculpture "From Our Grounds to Yours" plant sale, welcomed many eager guests to shop and new corporate supporters this year. We are so appreciative to Anthony Yaros Industries, Organic Green Lawn Solutions, and Power Place, Inc. for their support of this highlight in the GFS calendar. We loved their creative displays and their participation giving guests advice on resources for their gardens. Thanks to the staff team led by Director of Horticulture Janis Napoli, along with the volunteers and Manager of Volunteer Services Melissa Kelly who work for months to create signage, research the plants on display and do all of the set up and break down of this extensive sale. Shout out as well to team guest services, led manger by Manager Mark Baird who handle the pricing and very happy and efficient check out line. Save the date for next year - May 3rd and 4th 2025. #gardens #gardening #spring #arboretum #plants

This Saturday is Member Preview Day. This is an exclusive opportunity for GFS Members to be among the first to explore the season and new exhibition Slow Motion. Join us and participate in a variety of unique programming specifically designed to engage and inspire you! Member Preview Day highlights include: - Members-only access starting at 10AM - Exclusive first access to the new exhibition - Meet the curator and exhibiting artists - Interactive and art-making activities - Horticulture demos - First access to the Plant Sale 10AM–2PM Not a Member? Click below to learn more! #museummembership #gardens #spring2024 #art #museum

Coming up soon! Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, From Our Grounds to Yours, Grounds For Sculpture’s annual plant sale, features a unique selection of annuals, perennials, and shrubs, as well as a variety of GFS propagated trees, houseplants, and succulent gardens. Director of Horticulture Janis Napoli and the Horticulture team will be on hand during the sale to answer questions and share garden planting advice. #gardens #spring #arboretum From Our Grounds to Yours Grounds For Sculpture’s Spring Plant Sale is supported, in part, by Anthony Yaros Industries, Organic Green Lawn Solutions, and Power Place, Inc.

On Saturday, April 13 Grounds For Sculpture presents Garden Retreat | Mind + Body. A full morning of #wellness activities to explore throughout the park and access to enjoy the grounds throughout the rest of the afternoon. Learn more and register https://lnkd.in/eK86FyHd #soundbath #mindfulness #gardens #museums