Art on the Farm

2012: New Year, new website, new artists! Follow us.

2012-01-28T13:44:00.000-08:00

This week's meeting with our founder, Alan Mart, was a great kick off for the new season. Thank you to Art Works Downtown and Odalisque Café for their generosity and support of our group and mission.

We have a new site location here: artonthefarm.info

You may also wish to follow us on Twitter for the most current events.

We will post a new pdf waiver form for new artists in the coming weeks.

Art on the Farm 2012: Meeting at AWD

2012-01-25T11:22:00.000-08:00

Organizational meeting tonight at Art Works Downtown with founder, Alan Mart. Alan is in town from Colorado this week, and is meeting with members and interested artists to organize farm visits and plan exhibits for the new year. Artists welcome. Meeting is from 6-8pm in the Founders Lounge. Please enter from D street entrance(between US Post Office and T&B Sports on D, between 3rd & 4th).
Coffee and tea provided by Odalisque Café
Limited seating.
Please RSVP to colleen@artworksdowntown.org

Summer to Fall Painting Trips 2011

2011-09-03T15:23:00.000-07:00

Art on the Farm artists would like to thank Steve & Sharon Doughty for sharing Historic L Ranch property, and the Giacomi Family for sharing their property overlooking Tomales Bay for recent paint outs.

Upcoming Plein Air Opportunities Sept 2011:

Stemple Creek Ranch Sept 4
Stubbs Vineyard September 25
McEvoy Olives September 18
Cerini Ranch in Tomales TBA

Interested artists and photographers should visit the website for more info.

Art on the Farm Weekly... Curious Trio, SOLD!

2011-03-06T21:32:00.000-08:00

We would like to thank publicist, Kim Taylor at Marin Arts for sharing our show with the Tiburon Ark News, and the Marin IJ in the past week. We have sold the featured image, "Curious Trio", by artist, Kathy Kingston. Several other pieces have sold in our current exhibit and benefit show at the Marin County Civic Center, including work by Leslie K. Allen of Mill Valley, Katie Horacek, and Tamae Agnoli, of Stinson Beach. We hope you will get out and see the exhibit, now in its last month, through April 4th, 2011. For more information on this show, read our previous post.

Also, be sure to watch our PR video created by publicist, Kim Taylor:

PLEASE NOTE*** The Galleries are also open late Tuesdays and Fridays, until 9pm.

Art on the Farm 2011: Marin County Civic Center

2011-01-15T14:51:00.000-08:00

Artists L to R: Sharon Skolnick-Bagnoli, Kathy Kingston, Lorrie Fink, Stephen Martin

RECEPTION: Thursday, January 20th, 2011 5-7pm *

Marin County Civic Center, Room 328
*Exhibit is ongoing, and open to the public, M-F through April 5, 2011

Please join us this Thursday, 5-7pm, to celebrate Marin Organic Farms and the artists who love them. Over 30 artists are featured in this show on 2 floors of the Marin County Civic Center. Organic Food from Marin Organic Farms will be featured. 15% of the sale of art goes back to the Marin Organic, Interest-Free Farmer's Loan Fund, and 15% to Marin Arts Council. We hope you will come and see this celebration of Marin, Art and Farming. Please come purchase a piece of Marin and support our Arts and Farmers. This exhibit is ongoing through April 5, 2011.

50 works on 1st Floor & ~57 works on 3rd floor

Art on the Farm at Marin Organic's Gratitude Party

2010-12-14T14:37:00.000-08:00

Volunteers, Members and supporters of Marin Organic are welcome at Toby's Feed Barn, Friday night, Dec 17th for their annual Gratitude Party. There will be a selection of art from "Art on the Farm" displayed between the two buildings for this event only. If you go, 50% of your purchase will go to Marin Organic Farmers Loan fund. Enjoy the evening and the art!

Marin Organic Annual Gratitude Party

Friday, December 17
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Toby's Feed Barn
Point Reyes Station
~FREE~

Marin Organic would like to thank YOU - our members, Friends and supporters!

Join us for Straus Family Creamery Eggnog, hot lemonade made with Fairfax Fresh organic lemons and Brickmaiden shortbread cookies sprinkled with AllStar Organics rose petal sugar. Groove to music by our very own farmers from 5:00-6 p.m. and bring the kids to decorate Bovine Bakery gingerbread farm animals! Local artwork from the "Art on the Farm" exhibit will be on sale to benefit the Marin Organic Interest-Free Farmer Loan Fund.

Families are welcome! We hope to see you there!

Become a Friend of Marin Organic this holiday season!
Click here for more information.

Art on the Farm Weekly...8 Days to our Annual Group Showat Pt. Reyes Vineyard Inn & Winery!

2010-10-16T02:35:00.000-07:00

A week from tomorrow! OCT 24, SUNDAY.... We want you to come. We want you to love the gorgeous vineyard, the delicious wine, oysters, the art by our local artists created on Marin Organic Farms or inspired by visits to these farms... We want you to hear Dianne Zellers singing Jazz, and jazz guitar, rolling over the hills and down to Tomales Bay, where the cows graze in the hazy light, misted by the fog rolling in from the coast. We want you to come for this once a year event, where paintings are hung on hay bales, and ranch fences. Where all the artists come for the day, and enjoy being together. Here is a Google map... Put it in your cell phone now, and don't miss this once a year event to raise money for the Marin Organic Farmer's Loan Fund. Thank you, and see you on the Farm!

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View our photos from last year's event here.

Art on the Farm Weekly... Marin Coffee Roasters; San Anselmo Preview Show

2010-09-19T11:24:00.000-07:00

Sept. 18, 2010 - TBA 2010

Marin Coffee Roasters

546 San Anselmo Ave , San Anselmo, CA 94960

"Preview" show at Marin Coffee Roasters, San Anselmo. Photo: K. Kingson

We have a preview show up in San Anselmo! This is to promote our upcoming fundraiser show, October 24th, at Pt. Reyes Winery; a benefit for Marin Organic Interest Free Loan Fund to Farmers. A very small sampling of the 100 or so, Bay Area artists that participate in "Art on the Farm". This show includes a dozen paintings, flanked by our October show posters. Poster art this year is by Laura Williams (blue pond), and Larry Bryson (red bull). Graphic design for posters, by artist/volunteer, Micaela Mardsen. The Marin Coffee Roasters is located at 546 San Anselmo Ave.

***Recent press about this event in Ross Valley Patch, online news: click here to read the article.

Artists hanging in this preview show at the Roasters are:

Top Row, in order of appearance:
• Kanna Aoki (2 large landscapes: "Black Cows", and "Farm")
• Colleen Proppé ("Sheep", Red Hill Farms; "Farm Bike", Gospel Flat Farm)
Bottom row, in order of appearance:
• Sharon Skolnik-Bagnoli (First row, corner wall: "Orchid Farm")
• Carol Smith Myer ("Canadian Geese")
• Donna Solin (cow portrait)
• Kathy Kingston (Red Hill Farms)
• Kate Peper (Lemons at Fairfax Fresh, Meyer Lemon Farm)
• Dena Cornett ("The Mighty Oak")
• Kate Merriman ("Fog Lifted" at Historic L Ranch Beach)

Art on the Farm Weekly... "Historic L Ranch" Paint-out

2010-09-14T11:05:00.001-07:00

Kate Merriman's Study along Tomale's Bay. Click for more photos by Kate

Our group had the pleasure of visiting private shoreline on Tomales Bay for a paint-out this past Sunday. We were invited there by the Doughty family, owners of Pt. Reyes Winery and Organic Dairy Farm. It was a perfect day, with bright sunshine and low tides at the start of the day. Several of the painters ventured out in the morning, having to cross waters with their easels later in the day. The paint-out was well attended by at least 10 local artists, including Artist Organizer, Larry Bryson, Kate Merriman (painting, above), Chris Adessa, David Miller, Kathy Kingston, Marilyn Greenblat (below), Deborah Cushman, John Deckert, and Colleen Proppé. Click here to view a small photo album of some of the views of the day. For a personal account of the day by one of the artists, who gave an impromptu oil painting lesson to two toddlers, click here.

Marilyn Greenblat painting with "Art on the Farm", originally uploaded by cproppe.

Art on the Farm Weekly... Preview of October 24, Group Show

2010-09-07T16:00:00.000-07:00

We are hoping to add more images to this slide show as they come in, but click on the image, below to link to a short slide show of new paintings coming to the October 24th, 2010 group show at Pt. Reyes Vineyards and Winery. For more info, read the previous post as well.

Art on the Farm Weekly... October 24th: Annual Show at Pt. Reyes Winery

2010-09-06T14:52:00.000-07:00

Please mark your calendars for our amazing, Annual Group Show at the Pt. Reyes Winery in Pt. Reyes Station, on Route #1, overlooking Tomales Bay. It is a benefit for Marin Organic, in which 50% of the sale price of the art goes to the Marin Organic Farmer's Interest-Free Loan Fund. Poster design is in progress by our volunteer artist, Micaela Marsden, and PR is being dilligently handled by volunteer artist, Kathy Kingston.

Help us choose our poster design for this year's show! Which one to you like best?
To comment, click the Title of this post to reveal the comment button at the bottom.
If you prefer, you may email us your answer, here.

View our photos from last year's event here.

Art on the Farm Weekly.... Catch us on Twitter!

2010-09-02T13:45:00.000-07:00

You may now find us on Twitter:

@ArtontheFarm

Hope you will follow us for local farm info, Marin artists, and news!

Art on the Farm... Annual Group Show 2009; Pt. Reyes Vineyard

2010-06-16T01:11:00.000-07:00

Well, it's been a long time since I've had time to post here, but I finally have some amazing photos to share from last year's October group show at the Pt. Reyes Vineyard Inn and Winery. It was a lovely day, and some of the artist's hung paintings outside on the ranch fence. It was gorgeous to look at. My favorite new images were by artist, Kanna Aoki. I thought she did some amazing large canvas work, and really loved photographing her pieces! I hope you will enjoy viewing the set on Flickr; click here to view.

To find out where we are painting next, please visit the website schedule.

Art on the Farm; Pt. Reyes Vineyard, 2009_ Paintings by Alfredo Tofanelli, originally uploaded by cproppe.

Art on the Farm Weekly...Bolinas Gallery Photos

2009-11-13T19:27:00.001-08:00

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

2009-11-04T13:03:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-10-24T03:47:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-14T11:49:00.001-07:00

"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

2009-07-11T23:41:00.001-07:00

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

2009-07-10T18:43:00.000-07:00

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.

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

2009-06-17T13:50:00.000-07:00

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.

Now Showing:

Sept. 18, 2010 - TBA 2010
Marin Coffee Roasters

546 San Anselmo Ave
San Anselmo, CA 94960

"Preview" show at Marin Coffee Roasters, San Anselmo. Photo: K. Kingson

"Mini" preview show of 12 paintings to promote our upcoming fundraiser show, October 24th, at Pt. Reyes Winery; a benefit for Marin Organic Interest Free Loan Fund to Farmers. San Anselmo show is a very small sampling of the 100 or so, Bay Area artists that participate in "Art on the Farm". This show includes a dozen paintings, flanked by our October show posters. Poster art this year is by Laura Williams (blue pond), and Larry Bryson (red bull). Graphic design for posters, by artist/volunteer, Micaela Mardsen.

Please visit the official website for Art on the Farm for Paint-Out Dates

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

2009-05-12T20:55:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-27T17:50:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-15T18:19:00.001-07:00

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

2009-03-09T13:12:00.000-07:00

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

2009-01-27T19:22:00.000-08:00

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!

2008-10-20T04:25:00.001-07:00

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

2008-09-17T11:27:00.001-07:00

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... Drake's Bay Oyster Farm

2008-09-17T10:30:00.000-07:00

Oysters purchased on Sunday, August 31, 2008, directly from a smiling, blue-eyed, Kevin Lunny of Drake's Bay Oysters, Pt. Reyes, CA. Kevin gave a talk and tour to the "Art on the Farm" group of painters and photographers. I ran into the artists as I was purchasing oysters for a 40th Birthday party at the beach. Kevin is donating oysters to our group show next month. Thank you, Drake's Family Farms! Here are some additional photos of the oysters that were beautiful, and gone all too quickly.
and below...a painting, by David Miller, that graces our group poster for next month's art show. For more information on the artists and their work, please visit the website for Art on the Farm.

Postcards for our Show!

2008-09-13T10:12:00.001-07:00

Saturday, September 13, 2008
These are the postcards that will be available 9/16 for the "Art on the Farm" group show on October 19th, in Point Reyes Station. These cards were ordered before our poster was finalized, so a bit of the information is not updated, including the fact that we will have 46 artists on display, and locally grown grapes, not organic wine(my error on the type, not false advertising!). All other information on the card is correct. These cards are blank on the backside, and artists involved, if you wish to get some from me, please email me. If you are a patron or would like to visit our show, I am happy to email you a postcard to the event, so please email me also! Thank you! -Colleen

Art on the Farm Weekly... Clark Summit Farm

2008-08-25T10:03:00.000-07:00

Sunday, August 24, 2008

The Art on the Farm group ventured out to Tomales for the day, and were greeted by the most friendly farm animals yet. Clark Summit Farms boasts "twin" dogs, and goats, coming right up to say hello, and some rolling over right away for a belly scratch.

There were baby pigs in all different colors.

A plethora of chickens were dancing around and jumping on top of a bright blue bathtub at the top of the hill, overlooking the valley.

There were many different old barns of all different shapes and sizes. The painters settled right in and the animals roamed around us, often coming over to check on our work. I met a new artist this week, Dianne Hull (pictured below), and she had a very nice painting in progress by the time the wind drove me down the hill. I am including some photos of the artists and farm residents at work, and many of the great animals at Clark Summit.

To view more of my favorite shots from this outing, click here.

Art on the Farm Weekly... Little Organic Farm

2008-08-20T20:42:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, August 19, 2008
The Art on the Farm group spent the day at Little Organic Farm, owned by David Little, on Tomales Rd. in Petaluma, between Tomales High School and the Coast Guard Station. David's primary crop is potatoes. He grows over 30 varieties. David also grows winter squash, strawberries, melons, onions, lettuces, corn and tomatoes. Text below and Photos by plein air artist, Donna Solin
Donna writes:
"The day started out beautiful. The sun was shining and it was quite warm. We had the opportunity to view grazing cattle, big and small sunflowers,
ripe tomatoes , bolting lettuce and wonderful strawberry rows.

I realized the weather was not going to last. I chose to paint one of the many building sites with some of the wonderful big trees sheltering them."

To visit Donna's website, and learn more about what she painted this week, please visit: http://www.donnasolin.com

Art on the Farm Weekly... Regenerative Design Institute

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Sunday, August 3, 2008
Set way back beyond in the nether regions of West Marin, even beyond hidden Bolinas, is Regenerative Design Institute. What a fantastic place! I got lost and was a bit frantic, but once I parked and unlatched the wooden gate, I found a 17 acre site full of quiet and wonderful growing things. Overlooking the gorgeous field of vegetables are two cob-built (straw and clay) houses for workers, each with beautiful insets above the entry made from green glass wine bottles. Bees buzzed, taking in pollen from all the wild flowers and bringing it back to their hive sandwiched between two cookie sheets on an outdoor picnic table. The smell of honey was wonderful! While roaming the grounds, I fell in love with the beautiful purple blossoms of the artichokes. These plants were sprouting here and there, giving the gardens a sweet highlight of color.

I wound up by a little greenhouse where some luscious pink roses were drooping their pink blooms and the nasturtiums sprawled around a cow's skull. While I was painting, little red plums were falling around me like rain! A worker quietly gathered them as best she could in a bowl, saying they're falling faster than she can collect.

I loved the frumpiness of this place as well as the idea behind it all--
"(a) farm ... being transformed into a permaculture model of human beings living in harmony with the earth." Grey water use, classes involving kids and community, organic gardens featuring all kinds of vegetables and fruit--it was exciting to be there but also very relaxed and carefree, at least for the painter visiting for a day! It's a ways out there, but well worth the drive.
Post Photos and Article by Kate Peper
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textile and surface design
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Art on the Farm Weekly... October Show

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The 2008 Group Show took place on October 19th, 2008.
To view photos of the show, click here.

The above is our poster in progress for the October 19th show. The paintings on the poster, from top to bottom are by artists, Linda Larsen, Kanna Aoki, David Miller, Sherrill Miller, Babara Lawrence and Kay Carlson.

***SAVE THE DATE!***
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Art on the Farm Annual Show
Pt. Reyes Vineyard Inn and Winery
Food from Marin Organic family farms, wine and art available for purchase with 50% going back to the Marin Organic Interest-Free Loan Fund; a fund that is used by Marin Organic farmers and ranchers who are in direct, financial need. Point Reyes Vineyard is about 1 mile north of Point Reyes Station on Highway #1.

Postcards!
For information about postcards for this show, either picking some up if you are an artist, or receiving one if you are a patron or would like to attend the show, please click here.

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

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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...

Art on the Farm Weekly... Cow Track Ranch

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Sunday, June 8, 2008
Heaven on earth tonight, at Cow Track Ranch, in Nicasio, CA. It was just a stunning afternoon, with 360 views of rolling hills, valleys, rock outcroppings and grazing cows. The ranch itself has a redwood barn, now greyed with age and covered with yellow lichen, that was built in 1871, as well as colorful antique tractors and rusted farm equipment from times past. Much of this info was written up in a recent article by Jim at the West Marin Citizen. Thank you, Jim! Click image below to read the article...

Art on the Farm Weekly... Gospel Flat Farms

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Sunday, May 25, 2008
Flag art located on Gospel Flat Farm, Bolinas, CA.

Artists had the joy of painting in afternoon light this Memorial Day weekend on this unusual farm in Bolinas, CA. One building had and entire whale skeleton on the roof; apparently all bones that had washed up on the shore in Bolinas that had been each collected over time and left on the roof to dry. A duck house, made of an old windsurfer, buoys and odd recycled goods, glided back and forth on a duck pond, with an island inhabited by rabbits in the center. Under the arched bridge to the island, 4 ducks paddled and swam in the green and blue hues.Bolinas Ridge in the distance, and artists painting for hours, quietly engrossed in their work. Lettuce and chard rows were plentiful, and a friendly girl name Anna Rose, who sat down to read a book in the lettuce rows, explained they have no problems with deer or rabbits eating the food. An old rickshaw style bike with a large, metal basket painting, "Eat Local" seemed like a throw back to another time, when life was this simple and peaceful. For more information on Gospel Flat Farm, please visit their new website.

Farm Photos

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Fairfax Fresh Meyer Lemon Farm

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Paradise Valley Produce, Bolinas, CA

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Red Hill Farms

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Carbon Farm, Nicasio, CA

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Art Gallery

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This gallery includes a small sample of images from 2007. To view or purchase 2008 images, please visit the Art on the Farm website, maintained by Larry Bryson.

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Participating Farms & Ranches

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Marin Organic Farms
Who have participated in Art on the Farm:

• All Star Organics
• Blackberry Farm
• Carbon Farm
• Cerini Ranch
• Conlan Ranches California
• Cow Track Ranch
• Creekside Gardens
• Devil's Gulch Vineyard
• Drake's Bay Family Farm
• Fairfax Fresh
• Fresh Run Farm
• Gospel Flat Farm
• Green Gulch Farm
• Historic L Ranch
• Internatural Harvestors
• Little Organics
• McEvoy Olive Ranch
• Mt. Barnabe Farm
• Paradise Valley Produce
• Point Reyes Vineyard
• Redhill Farms
• Regenerative Design Institute
• Sartori Farms
• Slide Ranch
• Star Route Farms
• Stemple Creek
• Stewart Ranch
• Stubb's Vineyard
• Toluma Farm
• Wild Blue Farm

Contact

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Founder, Farmer + Artist:
Alan Mart

Web + Communications Volunteer + Artist:
Colleen Proppé

twitter: @ArtontheFarm web: artonthefarm.info

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

2008 - 2011 Artist Organizer:
Larry Bryson