Water influences so much of our daily thoughts and long-range plans here on LBI, but do we appreciate its beauty, its fragility and the impacts of climate change? The WaterWorks exhibition at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences answers these questions as it presents the myriad facets of water expressed by contemporary artists.

To quote Daniella Kerner, executive director and co-chair of Arts and Exhibitions, “The WaterWorks exhibition explores the immense impact of water on…