Our Impact
Fading Blue organizes exhibitions and collaborative projects with schools, organizations, and communities. Through artworks inspired by environmental contamination and ocean science, we raise awareness of ocean pollution, marine ecosystems, and environmental change.
We actively collaborate with schools, community groups, and environmental organizations to expand the reach of our exhibitions and environmental message.
Fading Blue Exhibition & Upcycled hand crafts at Flat Rock Brook’s Annual Festival
10/18/2026
Fading Blue returned to Flat Rock Brook’s Great Fall Festival with an art exhibition and an upcycled-craft station. Thirteen volunteers helped about 40 young visitors make crafts from recycled materials.
Hands-on Workshops with Upcycled Materials at Summer Camp (Week 6~8)
08/07/2026 ~ 08/23/2026
Led by Gianna Park, weeks 6–8 continued the series for 32 campers, bringing the collaboration with Flat Rock Brook to eight weeks in total. Campers kept turning discarded materials into art inspired by nature and ocean conservation.
Hands-on Workshops with Upcycled Materials at Summer Camp (Week 1~5)
07/03/2026 ~ 07/31/2026
Fading Blue launched an upcycling art series at Flat Rock Brook Nature Center’s summer camp in Englewood, NJ. Led by Andrew Shin, weeks 1–5 matched each project to the camp’s weekly theme, from coral reefs made of cup holders to bottle-cap fish, and opened each session with a short science talk for 47 campers.
Honorarium Winner at TANJ Creative Change Makers
06/03/2026
Fading Blue was named an Honorarium Winner at the Creative Change Makers Exhibition, held in connection with the New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival at Middlesex College. The award recognizes our team’s use of art as a platform for environmental advocacy and community change.
Fading Blue Invited to Ridgefield Park’s “Every Day is Earth Day” Celebration
05/30/2026
Fading Blue was invited to the Ridgefield Park “Every Day is Earth Day” Celebration at the Bergen County Department of Public Works. There, Fading Blue had a booth where over a dozen artworks were displayed, expanding environmental awareness of ocean issues, while also providing coloring sheets to children to entertain and educate simultaneously.
Environmental Art Exhibition and Workshops at EarthFest Overpeck
5/17/2026
On May 17, in celebration of Earth Day, Overpeck Park hosted an event known as EarthFest. Fading Blue had a booth at this event, where the works of its student artists were featured. The booth featured over a dozen original student-drawn paintings, all of which related to the environmental theme both Fading Blue and EarthFest presented.
The program was attended by over 100 attendees of the EarthFest celebration, many of whom were children. Overall, participants responded positively to the booth, as many children spent their time at the booth and enjoyed it, as did many adults who admired student artwork.
Exhibition in LG Electronics HQ
04/22/2026 In-Person Exhibition & Presentation
04/22/2026~6/8/2026 Digital Exhibition at Lobby
On April 22, in celebration of Earth Day, LG Electronics hosted a special environmental event at its campus in Englewood Cliffs. Organized by LG Electronics, the event featured the works of a student-led art team, Fading Blue.
An LG Electronics representative noted that the event marked a meaningful step forward in bringing together industry, community, and younger generations in a shared effort toward a more sustainable future.
The Earth Day program demonstrated how collaboration between a global company and student creators can deliver a compelling and thought-provoking message on environmental responsibility.
Fading Blue Recognized for Community Impact Through Sustainable Arts
04/08/2026~05/01/2026
Fading Blue was selected as an Honorarium Winner in the Community Arts Advocates category for Teen Arts NJ’s Creative Change Makers: Sustainable Arts, Creating with Consciousness. In collaboration with the Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center, the group displayed 10 student artworks from its environmental exhibition from April 8 to May 1, sharing youth perspectives on sustainability and environmental awareness. Fading Blue was recognized at the New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival Awards Ceremony in June 2026, where it received a $1,000 prize for its community-centered environmental art.
Visit to LG Headquarters
12/15/2025
Fading Blue student representatives visited LG Electronics’ New Jersey headquarters to learn about sustainability initiatives and discuss how environmental art can inspire awareness and action.
Fading Blue First Exhibition at Gallery the Frame
11/08/2025~11/26/2025
Fading Blue is an exhibition that explores both the beauty and fragility of the ocean. Through mixed-media artworks created by young artists, it highlights the contrast between vibrant marine ecosystems and the growing threats of plastic pollution and environmental degradation. By transforming environmental science into visual expression, the exhibition encourages viewers to reflect on the hidden realities of ocean pollution and the future of marine ecosystems. The first Fading Blue exhibition, organized by a group of students, welcomed over 100 visitors and raised more than $400 in donations, which were contributed to The Ocean Cleanup to support efforts to reduce plastic pollution.