Garden Showcase Exhibit & Archtober Newburgh Opening!
Newburgh, NY, has played a significant role in the history of landscape architecture, particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Its strategic location along the Hudson River and its scenic views made it a prime site for innovative landscape design. The Hudson River School of Art, which celebrated the region’s landscapes, helped popularize the aesthetic value of natural settings, influencing landscape architects and designers who drew inspiration from the area's dramatic vistas.
And before Central Park in Manhattan, there was the designed landscape of the Downing Park, created by famed landscape architects Frederick Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. These spaces exemplify the integration of natural beauty with public accessibility, that emphasizes harmony between built environments and nature.
Today we see residents gardens in a variety of forms. Gardens can be decorative, used to grow food, work to protect our climate, or all three at once! Whether its in our frontyards, streetscapes, backyards, porches, empty lots, public spaces, or rooftops, gardening is a great way to beautify your home and our city. It’s a way to connect with neighbors and become a part of a larger community.
Before September 15th, garden lovers or owners nominated neighbors to be part of Newburgh Garden Showcase Exhibition They filled out a survey online to share why this garden deserves a nomination and has a chance to win $250 to Adams Fairacre Farms!
The exhibition opening will be Friday October 4, 6pm at Gritworks Gallery, 115 Broadway, Newburgh, NY.
This is a collaboration with the following organizations Newburgh Urban Food & Farm Initiative, Garden Club of Orange and Dutchess County, Keep Newburgh Beautiful.
Photo Credit: Lindsay Taylor “Cinder Block Garden”.
Archtober Newburgh is an annual architecture and design festival held each October in Newburgh, New York. In partnership with @Archtober in New York City, the festival celebrates the city's rich architectural heritage and promotes design initiatives in the local community. Archtober Newburgh features tours of historic buildings, lectures by architects and designers, and hands-on workshops for all ages. The festival draws visitors from around the region to experience Newburgh's unique architecture and urban planning.
This year’s Archtober Newburgh is organized by The Fullerton with support from Hudson Valley Credit Union, Open Space Institute and others. Please consider making a donation to support this effort.
This event is organized in partnership with AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley and presented as part of @Archtober, NYC's annual architecture and design festival.