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

Art on the Farm: Exhibits & Paint Outs

Art On The Farm "Annual Harvest Celebration"
Exhibit and Wine tasting
Point Reyes Vineyard
October 24, 2010  11 - 5 pm
a benefit for Marin Organic
Rt. 1, just outside of Pt. Reyes Station, California

This year's benefit will include acoustic voice and guitar music by Dianne Zellers and Friends, organic oysters from Drake's Bay Family Farms, grass-fed meats, and organic cheeses. Wine tasting room is open during the day.  Buy a bottle and enjoy as you peruse 100's of works by local artists.  Picnic on the lawn, listen to music, shop for art, all while enjoying spectacular Tomales Bay views.

Art on the Farm Weekly... Cow Track Ranch 2009

Tuesday, May 12, 2009
The "Art on the Farm" group ventured out to Nicasio, California today to Lizzie Daniels stunning property, "Cow Track Ranch", just past downtown Nicasio and the Nicasio school. It was a sunny, 64 degree day, with light winds, and perfect weather for outdoor painting. Lizzie boasts of her Marin County Fair "Best of Show" Merlot Red Lettuce(photos below), and it was a sight to behold, growing all over the property, surrounding the barns, amongst the roses, and in the new greenhouse. Liz offered a tour of the greenhouse, where she grows all varieties of organic vegetables and herbs that are sold to businesses such as Cowgirl Creamery, and Cafe Reyes, in Pt. Reyes Station. Liz recently provided the newest restaurant, also in Pt. Reyes Station, Osteria Stellina with lettuces and produce. Cow Track sells organic seedlings/starters to Local Flora, and to several school gardens in West and Central Marin County.
"Cow Track Ranch" Organic, Merlot Lettuce, is a dark, burgundy color.


A produce order that was delivered to Osteria Stellina on Mother's Day.


A plein air start in the greenhouse, by C. Proppé.

Deborah Cushman, plein air artist, painting the barns...

Dominique Caron en plein air with umbrella at Cow Track.

Donna Solin paints by Cow Track Pond.


Ruby Newman, in faux finish attire, happily paints en plein air today.


A view through the greenhouse, spies; Richard Lindenberg and a grazing horse.

Richard Lindenberg, "paints with horses", outside the new greenhouse.

An easel by the barn; right corner. Click to enlarge & view painting!

Fearless Artist Organizer, 2008-2009: Larry Bryson.

Artist, John Deckert, outstanding in the field, at Cow Track Ranch.

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