Calling All Artists To Create Tribute of Historic White Oak in Basking Ridge

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The Historical Society of Somerset Hills is looking to celebrate the 600-year-old historic white oak tree of the Presbyterian Church of Basking Ridge, which died this past summer.

All artists 18 and older living in the Somerset Hills (Bedminster Township, Bernards Township, Bernardsville, Peapack-Gladstone, Far Hills) are invited to express how this historic natural landmark has touched them.

Artists can use the medium of their choice – painting, sculpture, photography, poetry, song, or multi-media to express their personal experience of the Great Oak.

Additionally, the THSSH is putting together a documentary which will include interviews with tree experts, historians, and local residents with memories of the Great Oak.

Artists who are open to being filmed will become a part of a documentary made of the project. They will be recorded working on their pieces, and will be interviewed to discuss the importance of preserving memorable pieces of their journey through life.

The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills will be hosting a gala art exhibition in the spring of 2017, presenting the collected works of the entrants.

The filmed documentary of the project will also be shown. The exhibition will be held at the Brick Academy, 15 W. Oak St, Basking Ridge. Thereafter, selected pieces will travel to local galleries, libraries, and municipal buildings.

The deadline to submit an entry application is Jan. 13. The deadline to present finished work is April 7.

To register online Click Here or download an application form and mail it in.To download an application Click Here.

For more information email or call 908-221-1770.

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