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 19, 2024.

Exhibition Duration: April 7, 2024 – September 30, 2024
2024 Theme: Nature Heals

Application Deadline: January 19, 2024

Notification of Acceptance: early February 2024

Mandatory Pre-Installation Meeting: March 2, 2024

Installation Begins: March 2, 2024

Meet the Artists: April 7, 2024 from 1-3 PM

Artists Reception: April 5, 2024

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 115,000 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.

Application

Art In The Wild 2024 Application

2024Sites to choose from

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 Parks and Recreation and members of the exhibit organizing and evaluation committees are not eligible to participate