Art In The Wild

Wildwood Park’s Outdoor Environmental Art Exhibit

Art In The Wild was conceived with the goals of presenting quality outdoor art using natural materials, providing educational opportunities and involving the community. The works of art are composed of mostly natural materials to blend with Wildwood’s natural setting. The project is open to all. To enter complete an application before January 21, 2022.

April 3, 2022 – September 30, 2022
Theme: Sunlight and Shadows

Application Deadline: January 21, 2022

Notification of Acceptance: early February 2022

Mandatory Pre-Installation Meeting (virtual): March 5, 2022

Installation Begins: March 5, 2022

Meet the Artists: April 3, 2022

Artists Reception: May 20, 2022

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2022 Brochure

2022 Art In The Wild Brochure

2022 Winners

1st Place: “Escaping the Darkness” -Carrie Breschi

2nd Place: “Sleeping Giants” -David Reeve

3rd Place: “Emergence” -Richard & Maria Joel

Honorable Mention: “Shadows In Daylight” -Raymond Curanzy III

Honorable Mention: “Shadow Moons” -Carol Reed

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Eligibility

The Exhibit is open to any interested person or group wishing to submit an application, including professionals, non-professionals, schools, students, naturalists, artists, designers, etc. Employees of Dauphin County (and their immediate relatives) and members of the exhibit organizing and evaluation committees (and their immediate relatives) are not eligible to participate.

More about Art In The Wild

Wildwood Park is located on the outskirts of downtown Harrisburg. Owned and operated by Dauphin County, the park attracts over 100,000 people annually. Its 229 acres include a nature center, 90-acre freshwater wetland and a popular three-mile loop trail that encircles the park. The Art In The Wild installations are located on sites along this trail.