The Friends for the Abbott Marshlands (FFAM) has announced “Voices for the Marsh 2026,” its 12th juried photography exhibition, on view June 14 through August 23 at the Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton. The center is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
Featuring images captured throughout the Abbott Marshlands, the exhibition showcases the region’s talent and creative spirit through the work of regional photographers inspired by one of New Jersey’s most significant natural treasures.
An opening reception is on June 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. Register to attend at tinyurl.com/2k6pmekh. An awards presentation will be at 3 p.m. led by Voices for the Marsh chairperson and photographer Ann Darlington, along with this year’s juror, photographer Debbie Aniano.
Forty juried images of 156 entered were shot at one of the Abbott Marshlands locations as a requirement for the show, and include the categories Flora/Fungi, Wildlife, Landscape and Digital art. The Digital art category is for photographs that have been digitally altered beyond standard optimization.
FFAM guided many visitors on local trails in their quest for the perfect shot, and facilitated weekly Wednesday Wonder Walks, monthly First Saturday Walks, as well as walks and talks on birding and photography in the year preceding the exhibition. Participants who are FFAM members were eligible for a discounted entry.
The “Voices for the Marsh” committee members, to help support participants in preparation for this juried show, hosted several events including a Wildflower Walk, Abstract in Nature workshop, an Overview of the Abbott Marshlands workshop and a Matting and Framing workshop by Michael’s. Additional Saturday sessions were facilitated by the Abbott Marshlands Photo Club.
All entries will be available for viewing in a presentation at the opening reception, and at the start of the show on the ArtCall site via a link at abbottmarshlands.org. All juried entries will be available for viewing in the galleries as well as on ArtCall and are available for sale, with 30 percent of each sale helping the FFAM with their mission to engage and inspire a diverse community to experience the unique nature and history of the Abbott Marshlands and to advocate for its stewardship.