The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the second annual Plein Air Painting Event at the historic Deserted Village of Feltville in Berkeley Heights, on Sunday, September 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Artists of all levels are invited to bring their easels and capture the unique beauty and history of the Deserted Village. Register below.

Located at 9 Cataract Hollow Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, the Deserted Village is a nationally recognized historic site nestled in the Watchung Reservation, offering a rare blend of preserved 19th-century architecture and scenic natural landscapes. This will be the first event of its kind to take place in Union County.

Plein air painting is the process of creating a work of art outdoors, with the subject in full view of the artist. The term comes from the French phrase “en plein air,” meaning “in the open air,” and refers to capturing a subject in natural light through direct observation.

To register for the Plein Air Painting Event please use the form on this page.

For questions or assistance, email culturalinfo@ucnj.org or call 908-558-2550.

This event is coordinated by the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs. To learn more about its programs and services, visit ucnj.org/cultural/.