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Arsenal Gallery: Queer in Nature

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.

This event repeats every weekday between 6/12/2025 and 8/22/2025.

Featured Artists:

Ben Eshleman, Brian J. Soliwoda, Brien Mosley, Diane Matyas, Ella Mahoney, Franco Aveau, Gabrielle Vitollo, Katelyn Graham, Kayleen Berry, Noah Bassman, Patrice Payne, Sachie Hayashi, Shantell Martin, Shira Toren, and Taylor Tropiano

NYC Parks is proud to present Queer in Nature, a group exhibition of works by fifteen artists highlighting the abundance of queerness in our everyday urban and natural environments. Working in various mediums and scales, the featured artworks collectively emphasize that cohesion and unity can be found in complexity and diversity. From oil painting to mycelium moss, the broad array of mediums in this exhibition connects the queer experience to the fluidity of nature.

Queer in Nature is presented by NYC Parks’ Stonewall Society.

NYC Parks’ Stonewall Society: Founded in 2013, the Stonewall Society provides a forum and refuge for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/gender non-conforming, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual+, and LGBTQIA+ employees and their allies. It is named after the Stonewall Riots of 1969, which took place at the Stonewall Inn and were spearheaded by Black Trans activists in response to a crackdown on 'homosexual activity' by local law enforcement. The Society strives to recognize the achievements and contributions of its members, educate about LGBTQIA+ topics, and advocate for the community.

 An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 6pm to 8pm.  Refreshment will be served. RSVP required.

This exhibition is FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit nyc.gov/parks/art. 

The Arsenal Gallery will be closed June 19, 2025, and July 4, 2025.

Location

Arsenal in Central Park
830 Fifth Avenue
Manhattan
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Location Details:
The Arsenal Gallery, Central Park 830 Fifth Ave. at 64th Street, Third Floor Gallery Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Closed Holidays // Free admission

Cost

Free  

Event Organizer

NYC Parks Art & Antiquities, NYC Parks Stonewall Society

Contact Number

2123608143

Contact Email

artandantiquities@parks.nyc.gov

Categories

Art

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