SUMMER ART EXHIBITION: SALTED, INSPIRED BY LOCAL MARINE LIFE
LONG BRANCH- Long Branch invites residents and visitors to the newest Summer art exhibition called SALTED!: AN ART EXHIBITION INSPIRED BY LOCAL MARINE LIFE. This exhibit will run from July 9th until August 1st. The opening reception is Monday, July 14th from 6-8pm.
"The ocean is more than a pretty view. Beneath the surface lies a complex world which is very much alive," Arts Director Maggie Fischer said.
Salted invites you to explore the extraordinary ecosystems and organisms that exist just offshore, revealing the intricate web of life that most of us never get to see firsthand.
"This year’s exhibit builds on last summer’s look at lifesaving and surfing culture, but now we dive deeper into the unseen. Through painting, sculpture, photography, and installation, local artists bring to life the dynamic marine habitats of our region," Mayor Pallone said.
What makes Salted special is its blend of professional artistry and community collaboration. One key feature is our evolving shell installation which is made up of painted seashells contributed by community members. Visitors are invited to paint a shell and add it to the growing collection, creating a collective portrait of our shared coastal connection.
From the tiniest plankton to the largest fish migrations, from the hands that harvest the sea to those working to protect it, this exhibit is both a celebration and a call to action. It reminds us that the ocean is not just something we look at, it’s something we’re part of.