Art on the Farm Weekly...Bolinas Gallery Photos

Bolinas Gallery 2009-Art on the Farm, originally uploaded by cproppe.

We had a great opening on the 7th at the Bolinas Gallery, at the end of Wharf Road, which is the way to "Surfer's Beach"... This day just happened to coincide with 20 foot swells at the beach, so it was amazingly crowded! A successful opening, a few pieces were sold, and many great compliments on the show. We hope that people will come out to purchase Holiday gifts. There are items from $4.00. up to several hundreds of dollars. Cards, prints, photos, and paintings. Come out to see the surfers, check out the tide pools at Agate Beach, get your seafood, and buy art! Now through November 30th, 2009.

Art on the Farm Weekly... Bolinas Gallery; Sat. November 7 - November 30th

Opening and Reception:
Saturday, November 7th at the Bolinas Gallery, 52 Wharf Road.
Please come for our reception, 2-5pm to meet the artists, and view new paintings, prints, cards, photography by 26 artists from our group! This is a show not to be missed!

Art on the Farm Weekly... October 25, 2009; Annual Group Show at Point Reyes Vineyards!

This weekend, Sunday, October 25th is the Annual Harvest Celebration of Art on the Farm at the Pt. Reyes Vineyards. This is the show were everyone involved, well over 100 artists, show up and share their art. Many of the paintings are hung on hay bales! It is really fun and festive to see. I hope we get a lovely day with warm sun shining on the vineyards. I may even paint on Sunday if the weather permits. Of course, there are always wine and oysters to warm you up if it is chilly. Hope you will come! For more information, see the website for Art on the Farm at www.artonthefarm.org

Art on the Farm Weekly... 2009 Fall Shows in Pt. Reyes Station

"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).
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
11431 State Route 1, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 (Google Map Below)

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Our yearly, group show is coming up in October at the Pt. Reyes Vineyard and Winery, also in Pt. Reyes Station, but just out of town, located on Rt. 1, overlooking the Tomales Bay. A great day trip and a wonderful outdoor show that is partially displayed on haybales that is not to be missed, with local oysters and wine.
Some photos from our group show at the vineyard last year can be viewed by clicking here.

Art on the farm Weekly...San Geronimo Valley Community Center Exhibit & Reception

Helge Hellberg Speaks of "Art on the Farm", originally uploaded by cproppe.

It was a lovely afternoon in San Geronimo Valley, where Helge Hellberg, of Marin Organic, addressed a crowd of about fifty guests and artists who came to view the new art produced on Marin Organic farms. The adjoining two galleries at the Community Center are bright, airy and it is easy to view the art. It is much more intimate than our last group show at the Marin Center. If you haven't visited the SGCC lately, you will enjoy the stained glass windows depicting Valley landscapes, and the W.P.A. mural outside the Valley Room that has been restored, with prints available. Click here to view the full album of the "Art on the Farm" reception on Flickr.

If you go:

When: Ongoing... now, through July 30, 2009

Where: SAN GERONIMO VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Geronimo, CA 94963
415-488-8888 x 252
GALLERY HOURS
Monday - Thursday 9:30 - 5:00 and by appointment. Private week-end showings arranged upon request 415-898-7730

Art on the Farm... History + Press

 Our History

Founder, Alan Mart

Art on the Farm was the vision of Bolinas farmer and artist, Alan Mart.  In 1998, Alan decided that he would never have the time to make art outside of being a farmer, if he didn't create the time.  Art on the Farm was Alan's way of making the time for his art.  Since 1998, artists from the Bay Area and beyond have stepped up to assist in Alan's mission, to create art inspired by farms, and give back to the farmers.  Read below for mentions of "Art on the Farm" in the news.  Click here to view a slideshow of highlights >

 

In the Press

March 6, 2011:
Tiburon Ark News: Kathy Kingston photo + Marin County Civic Center Show
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September 2010:
"Ross Valley Patch" News, re: Oct. 24th benefit at Pt. Reyes Winery
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July 10, 2009(click above image to enlarge and read)
I want to take this opportunity to thank the West Marin Citizen for printing our images over the past year. Jim Kravets has been wonderful about including our group and several photos in his paper since we started our website and blog in 2008. Above is his most recent contribution to our group's publicity, and an ad for our group show, reception, and chat with Helge Hellberg of Marin Organic, and Diane Matthews of Mt. Barnabe Farm, this Saturday, July 11, 4-7pm at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center Gallery. Thank you, Jim!

Previous mentions in West Marin Citizen:
• June 2008; Photo of David Loren Bass's "Star Route Tractor & Windmill"
• June 26, 2008; "Art on the Farm"with photo of Cow Track Ranch
• March 09; Photo of Art on the Farm at Claudia Chapline Gallery
• February 09; Connie Smith Siegel at "Art on the Farm" paint out
• July 9, 2009; "Art on the Farm at Communities' Center"

Mention in Marin Independent Journal:
• October 15, 2008; "A Bit of Bubbly at Point Reyes Winery";
"If you Go" Art on the Farm at Point Reyes Winery