Art on the Farm Weekly... Show at Marin Center

Thank you to The Friends of Marin Center, and the Marin Arts Council for a lovely reception for the Art on the Farm show, April 19th. We learned that Lynda Larsen sold her painting of Stewart Ranch Barn that graced our group show poster for last year. This show is unique in that it is only viewable by those who attend a show at Marin Center, and have the luxury of intermission and gallery viewing with refreshments. Our next show will be in San Geronimo Valley at the Cultural Center, and more easily accessible by the public. Below are some photos of the reception, which was well attended by many of the artists.





Artist and Founder: Alan Mart

Artist: Kathleen Lack

Artist: Larry Bryson

Art on the Farm Weekly... Fresh Run Farm

At Fresh Run Farm, owned by Peter Martinelli, beets, kale, collards, and chard grow alongside flowers, strawberries and potatoes on two bowl-shaped plots ringed by wild blackberry bushes. These bushes are heavy with fruit by midsummer and become just another of the many products that Peter purveys. There are also chickens, goats, plenty of dogs and even a few alpacas on the farm. In addition to growing over 40 kinds of fruit, vegetables and flowers, Peter also collects nettles, mushrooms, watercress and other treats from the wild.

Tractor with Goats
Originally uploaded by cproppe

Sunday, September 14, 2008

I drove out to Bolinas Sunday morning just in time to catch Peter Martinelli, driving off to a family reunion. He welcomed the artists to his farm in a secluded spot off Horseshoe Hill Road. I was greeted first by the sheep on the way in, and over the hill was a large field, full of colors of the season.




The sunflowers were definitely the most photogenic , but the goats win for friendliest. It was a nice day, and I visited with Larry Bryson, this year's Art on the Farm organizer, before several other artists arrived in the afternoon, including Maude from Bolinas, with her well-loved artist chair. Sorry I don't have a photo of that rusty relic, but it was quite charming.

To view my photostream from Fresh Run Farm, click here


To contact Peter at the Farm:

Fresh Run Farm
Peter Martinelli
P.O. Box 237
Bolinas, CA 94924
email

Art on the Farm Weekly... Mt. Barnabe Farm

Sunday, July 27, 2008
Today, the Art on the Farm group ventured up Mt. Barnabe in Lagunitas, CA to Mt. Barnabe Farm, owned by Diane Matthew. Diane has been growing raspberries, blackberries and garlic at her farm perched on the East side of Mt. Barnabe for 16 years. Diane also raises Navajo Churro Sheep, and Dominique Chickens, for eggs. Mt. Barnabe Farm is a member of Marin Organic. Several artists participated in today's trip, although I was only there long enough to chat with Connie Smith Siegel, Barbara Lawrence, and Larry Bryson.
Connie is a native of this valley(San Geronimo Valley, in Woodacre), stayed the longest; well into the cold foggy afternoon, and was dressed in earthtones, blending in with the native, West Marin colors. Her image on her easel was large, and full of energetic pastel strokes, delineating the dry summer grasses and brush. Barbara Lawrence had her dog, Matisse, on site, and it was so funny, to be painting on the hillside and hearing a woman calling, "Matisse, Matisse, come..." Plein air pleasantries...

Contact

Founder + Marin Organic Liason + Farmer + Artist:
Alan Mart
Web, Communications Volunteer + Artist:
Colleen Proppé

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Helge Hellberg, of Marin Organic, speaks to artists on Carbon Farm, in Nicasio, Spring 2008.

2008 - 2011 Artist Organizer:
Larry Bryson