Avalon Paint-Out produces artistic statements to save barrier island trees

Meed Barnstt, foreground and Diane Brown at PaintOut with red cedars

The red cedar, sycamore, black pine, and juniper of Avalon became fuel for the artistic tributes of a group of dedicated artists called "The Aquarian Project," an organization dedicated to nurturing the relationship between art and nature on Arbor Day weekend. The event was called "smashingly successful” by Elaine Scattergood of Avalon, hostess for artists participating in this year's event "Honoring Our Trees."

If you are an artist, poet, journalist, or musician interested in "Honoring Our Trees," call Scattergood to arrange to participate in the Avalon portion of this on-going event: 609- 967-4030

Those interested in participating this year may eventually be involved in displays, exhibits, and gallery events, honoring some of the oldest trees in Cape May and Atlantic counties. Our trees hold more than the soil, they preserve the memories of generations of New Jersians and are rapidly vanishing as housing and shopping developments take over. More information is available at theaquarianproject.org