Variations on a Theme December 25, 2025
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Arsenal Gallery, art, Art exhibit, Central Park, Happy Holidays, NYC, NYC Parks Dept., photography, wreaths
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Every year I make sure to visit Central Park’s Arsenal to see their fun and creative wreath interpretation exhibit. This is the 43rd annual exhibition. This festive tradition welcomes the holiday season with nearly 40 wreaths made from unique and unusual materials. This year’s eclectic interpretations of the traditional holiday decoration have been handcrafted by Parks employees, artists, designers, and individuals of all ages using an unexpected assortment of materials, such as packing peanuts, Legos, aluminum, miscellaneous scraps, found objects, and more. Sadly you only have until January 2nd to see this fun exhibit. It is free and is located on the third floor of the Arsenal on Fifth avenue and 63rd street.
The Season of Wreaths December 12, 2024
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Arsenal Gallery, art, Art exhibit, NYC, NYC Parks Dept., photography, Seasonal, Wreath Interpretation, wreaths
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I go to this fun exhibit every year. The NYC Parks’ annual Wreath Interpretations exhibition returned to the Arsenal Gallery. This year’s collection of wreaths was created by artists, designers, and creative individuals of all ages who have used inventive and unexpected materials to re-envision the traditional holiday decoration. The Arsenal Gallery is located on the third floor of NYC Parks’ Headquarters in Central Park, on Fifth Avenue at 64th Street. Gallery hours are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., except holidays. Admission is free and this art exhibit is open through January 2nd. 
‘Tis the Season December 11, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Arsenal Gallery, art, art exhibitions, Central Park Zoo, NYC, NYC Parks Dept., photography, Wreath Interpretation
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I go to this fun exhibit every year. The NYC Parks’ annual Wreath Interpretations exhibition returned to the Arsenal Gallery (the Arsenal is near the Central Park Zoo). This year’s collection of wreaths was created by artists, designers, and creative individuals of all ages who have used inventive and unexpected materials to re-envision the traditional holiday decoration. Wreaths included in this year’s exhibition use a wide range of unusual materials, including caution tape, traffic light reflectors, safety pins, bath sponges, rulers, Mardi Gras beads, and sugar meringue. They explore a wide range of themes, such as family history, volunteerism, endangered animals, and chemistry. Each wreath is accompanied by a short artist statement that tells gallery visitors about the meaning behind the wreath. The Arsenal Gallery is located on the third floor of NYC Parks’ Headquarters in Central Park, on Fifth Avenue at 64th Street. Gallery hours are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., except holidays. Admission is free. 
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