The Tour

Venues

Scotch Plains Library

Scotch Plains, NJ 

Neighborhood Health Center

Plainfield, NJ

Elizabeth Public Library

Elizabeth, NJ

 Plainfield Public Library

Plainfield, NJ

Pearl Street Gallery

Elizabeth, NJ

The Exhibit

This art exhibit consists of mixed medium prints created by ‘Watsart’. They are randomly selected everyday scenes from around the city of Plainfield as viewed in 2008 by the artist. If you are familiar with Plainfield New Jersey, you may remember the protests to stop the closing of Muhlenburg hospital, which just happened to be the artist's birthplace.  You may even recognize one of the places depicted in this collection.

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About Plainfield

The city is located in Union County, New Jersey, United States with a population of approximately 50,000. Plainfield is a microcosm of the complex world outside, a cross section of cultures, incomes and lifestyles that few cities can match.

The Quakers settled in Plainfield in 1684. It was formed as a township on April 5, 1847, from portions of Westfield Township, while the area was still part of Essex County. On March 19, 1857, it became part of the newly created Union County. Plainfield was incorporated as a city by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 21, 1869, from portions of Plainfield Township, based on the results of a referendum held that same day. The city includes a number of 18th-century buildings. The city and township coexisted until March 6, 1878, when Plainfield Township was dissolved and parts absorbed by Plainfield City and the remainder becoming Fanwood Township (now known as Scotch Plains).

Things to Do In Plainfield

Plainfield, New Jersey, nicknamed the "Queen City", was once one of the wealthiest and most vibrant communities in the state. There are several historic sites and museums in and around the city. You can also spend your leisure time in the local parks and playgrounds. The city of Plainfield also includes a number of houses of worship, restaurants, clubs and shopping areas.

Plainfield and nearby Attractions

Mayor of the City of Plainfield during 2008 -Sharon M. Robinson-Briggs (D) elected Nov. 2005