LandArt Events to host plein air 'Community Days,' culminating in farm-to-table tasting and art show benefiting the Brandywine Conservancy
Chadds Ford, PA, July 2, 2018 — An exciting new partnership between the Brandywine Conservancy and LandArt Events is bringing together area artists, local farmers and farmers markets on a mission to raise awareness—through art—of the incredible open space and sustainable agriculture resources in our region. Working over a 10-month period, a combination of juried and invited artists are painting works en plein air—“in the open air”—on private lands permanently protected by the Conservancy, with a culminating art show and farm-to-table small plate tasting on September 29, 2018.
Two “Community Days” will be offered to the public for an opportunity to view the artists at work. On Saturday, July 14, artists will be painting throughout Bryn Mawr Farmers Market to capture the magnificent fruits of labor from local farmers and producers, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Sunday, July 15, the artists head to Miller Farm in Downingtown, PA, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Artists will be painting throughout the property, which is owned and managed by the Conservancy and home to Two Gander Farm—operated by Trey and Deirdre Flemming, now in its ninth year of operation. Sketching kits will be available with a donation for those interested in trying out plein air painting at either Community Day event.
The entire project will conclude with “Palette to Palate,” an art show and locally-grown food celebration on September 29, 2018, at the Miller Farm. The event will feature over 300 original works of art by more than 50 artists capturing the incredible beauty of the permanently protected land stewarded by the Conservancy. The event will also include local chefs creating delicious small plates inspired by ingredients from area farms and farmers markets. A portion of all proceeds will support the conservation efforts of the Brandywine Conservancy. Pre-sale tickets are $75 and will increase to $100 after September 1; children under six are free. To purchase tickets, please visit www.brandywine.org/events.
Funding for Palette to Palate is provided in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Additionally, a percentage of each painting sold will be donated directly to the Brandywine Conservancy in support of its open space and clean water efforts.
About the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art:
The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art preserves and promotes the natural and cultural connections between the area’s beautiful landscape, historic sites, and important artists. The Conservancy protects the lands throughout the Brandywine Valley, developing new conservation approaches and assuring access to majestic open spaces and dependable water supplies for generations to come. The Museum of Art presents and collects historic and contemporary works of American art, engaging and exciting visitors of all ages through an array of exhibitions and programs. The Brandywine unites the inspiring experiences of art and nature, enhancing the quality of life in its community and among its diverse audiences.
About the Brandywine Conservancy:
The Brandywine Conservancy protects water, conserves land, and engages communities. The Conservancy uses a multi-faceted approach to conservation. Staff work with private landowners who wish to see their lands protected forever and provide innovative community planning services to municipalities and other governmental agencies. The Conservancy currently holds 483 conservation and agricultural easements and has facilitated the permanent preservation of more than 64,500 acres of land. The Conservancy is a program of the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art.
About the Brandywine River Museum of Art:
The Brandywine River Museum of Art features an outstanding collection of American art housed in a 19th-century mill building with a dramatic steel and glass addition overlooking the banks of the Brandywine. The Museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day), and is located on Route 1 in Chadds Ford, PA. Admission is $18 for adults, $15 for seniors ages 65 and over, $6 for students and children ages 6 and up; free for children 5 and younger and Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art members. Guided tours of the Andrew Wyeth Studio, N. C. Wyeth House & Studio, and the Kuerner Farm—all National Historic Landmarks—are available daily (for an additional fee) from April 4 through November 18; advance reservations are recommended. For more information, call 610.388.2700 or visit brandywinemuseum.org. The Museum is one of the two programs of the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art.
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