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... Reception at Marin Center

THIS SUNDAY! APRIL 19, 2009 This current show is now up in the Redwood Foyer of the "Marin Center" or Marin Veteran's Auditorium, just North of the Marin County Civic Center, by the lagoon. (Click above image to enlarge)

A reception for the artists will be hosted by

Friends of Marin Center and Marin Arts Council

Sunday, April 19, from 2-5pm

Please RSVP to Friendsmc@co.marin.ca.us

or phone 415.499.6014

Directions to Marin Center:

FROM 101 NORTH (From San Francisco):
Take the North San Pedro exit, and go east.
Turn left at the first light, Civic Center Drive.
The Center is 1/2 mile down on the right, just past the lagoon.

FROM 101 SOUTH (From Santa Rosa):
Take the North San Pedro exit
At end of off ramp turn left onto Merrydale
At traffic light turn left onto North San Pedro Road, and go east under the freeway.
At the first light, turn left onto Civic Center Dr.
Follow Civic Center Drive approximately 1/2 mile.
The Center is on the right, just past the lagoon

Art on the Farm Weekly... Claudia Chapline Gallery Opening

Sunday, March 8th
It was a gorgeous and busy day at Claudia Chapline Gallery in Stinson Beach. We kicked off the opening of "Art on the Farm" with a great crowd. From left to right are: Alan Mart(founder of Art on the Farm), Claudia Chapline, Chris Adessa, Christin Coy, and Richard Lindenberg.
Watercolorist, Kate Peper, admiring works by Kanna Aoki, Larry Bryson and other members of the group, "Art on the Farm".
Artist in Residence, Paul Redaelli (holding a camel sculpture that sold yesterday) beside "Art on the Farm" contributing artist, Connie Smith Siegel.
Left to Right: Christin Coy, Alan Mart, Claudia Chapline, Chris Adessa, Richard Lindenberg.

Art on the Farm Weekly... 2009 Exhibits

2009 EXHIBITS:

November 7th - November 30th
The Bolinas Gallery, 52 Wharf Road.
View and purchase Holiday gifts--- new paintings, prints, cards, photography by 26 artists from our group! This is a show not to be missed!




Art On The Farm "Annual Harvest Celebration"
Exhibit and Wine tasting
Point Reyes Vineyard
October 25, 2009
a benefit for Marin Organic
October 2009 at the Pt. Reyes Vineyard(Click here for Exhibit Photos)
This is a great day trip and a wonderful outdoor show that is partially displayed on haybales and is not to be missed, with local oysters and wine.
Older photos from our group show in 2008 can be viewed by clicking here.

Point Reyes Library
Sept 3-Oct 11
Reception: Tuesday, September 15, 6.30-8.30pm
22 beautiful pieces of artwork painted on Marin Organic Farms


"Art on the Farm" has two group shows this Fall, with an opening tomorrow, September 15th in downtown Pt. Reyes Station at the local Library. This show has been curated by Manon Sander, an award winning artist from Mill Valley, CA. (A cow painting, "L Ranch Traffic Jam" by Manon from the San Geronimo Valley show is pictured, above. Click above image to enlarge).

July 2009

SATURDAY July 11th, 4 - 7pm
Opening Reception - Free Admission

Painting by Chris Adessa

ART ON THE FARM
www.artonthefarm.org

Free Admission

Art Exhibition & Sale Benefiting MARIN ORGANIC's Farmers
Works by Bay Area Artists Inspired by West Marin Organic Farms and Ranches

SAN GERONIMO VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER

6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Geronimo, CA 94963
415-488-8888 x 252

EXHIBITION DATES
Thursday, July 2 to Thursday, July 30, 2009

GALLERY HOURS
Monday - Thursday 9:30 - 5:00 and by appointment.
Private week-end showings arranged upon request 415-898-7730

RECEPTION
Saturday, July 11 - 4 to 7pm

Presentations by Helge Hellberg of Marin Organic and Organic Farmer, Diane Matthew

Pot Luck Refreshments by about 25 artists...
Tamae Agnoli, Krystal Allen, Larry Bryson, Laura Culver, Kay Carlson, Janice Cline, Dena Cornett, Daphne Gerlach, Barbara Hunt, Gael Hunt, Linda Larsen, Terry LockmanAlan Mart, David Miller, Catherine Moreno, Carol Myer, Ruby Newman, Kate Peper, Joy Perrin, Colleen Proppe, Julia Ross, Connie Smith-Siegel, E. Loren Soderberg, Donna Solin, Sandy White.

June 2009

Marin Art Festival
at the Marin Civic Center
June 20-21 benefit for Marin Organic

January - June 2009
Redwood Foyer of the Marin Veteran's Auditorium, just North of the Marin County Civic Center, by the lagoon. (Click above image to enlarge)
Marin Center, San Rafael- Group Exhibit
January - June 2009
Friendsmc@co.marin.ca.us


March 2009

March 8th was a well attended opening at the Claudia Chapline Gallery and Sculpture Garden in Stinson Beach, California. What an exciting venue for "Art on the Farm"; a single piece from each artist who has painted on Marin Organic Farms with the group over the last year. Click here to view photos from the opening.
Click below to read poster, designed by member artist, Lorrie Fink.

You may find the information on the card above, or learn more about "Art on the Farm" at the website

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Art on the Farm Weekly... 2008 SHOW!

Art on the Farm with Vineyards in Distance, originally uploaded by cproppe.

October 19th, 2008

Photos from our group show at the Point Reyes Vineyards today! It was a brisk, but exciting day, with excellent wine, art and a beautiful backdrop of autumn colors in the vineyards for our annual, group show of Art on the Farm. The oysters were delicious, and the Doughty's were terrific hosts. Thank you to all the volunteers, and we look forward to the results of the day from Alan Mart. To view more photos from the event, please click here.

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