PAINTING THE REGION: A PLEIN AIR ART EVENT
OCTOBER 4-10, 2010
Be inspired in the "open air." Come downtown to watch artists at work painting outdoors for six days—from October 4-10—as they capture the natural and historic areas of downtown, Riverside and Springfield on canvas.
North Florida Land Trust is partnering with the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville to present this six-day juried event, their second annual Painting the RegionSM. Take a stroll through downtown, Springfield and Riverside where you'll find artists painting "en plein air," then carry a piece of history home by purchasing your favorite artwork fresh off the easel, from the "wet room" display at the Jacksonville Landing.
An exciting addition for this year's "plein air" event will be the ability to locate individual artists through the event website during the event, as artists will be out and wandering about the area from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free event is open to the public and an excellent outing for local schools, families and art and nature buffs. Join us again on Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for a free Environmental Family Festival at the Jacksonville Landing. Visitors will be able to listen to great music, check out the latest in green technologies, learn about other non-profits benefiting the environment, and sort through our final inventory of paintings. Artwork painted throughout the week will be on display and for sale at the Jacksonville Landing Gallery.
For additional information or to see a complete schedule of daytime and evening activities, please visit our website at www.paintingtheregion.com or contact the NFLT office at (904) 827-9870.
FALL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Last year brought the largest workload we've experienced with three Conservation Easements completed and over 535 acres protected. The Conservation Easement in Atlantic Beach expanded their park system from 65 acres to over 400. This recession is providing opportunities that were previously out of reach, therefore we are working hard to acquire some extremely significant properties.
Your contribution gives us the ability to protect these natural resources and special places in your own backyard!
I'd like to introduce you to two sisters, Laura Young and Sue Spencer. They own 67 acres of beautiful Old Florida near Pumpkin Hill State Park. Development has taken over the view out their living room window, but they remain determined to conserve their family compound for future generations. The problem is, they're worried. At ages 94 and 90, respectfully, they are concerned they will not see their dream become reality.
North Florida Land Trust is conducting this membership drive to encourage new members to join and existing members to reneew. Click here to become a member. Now is the time to increase conservation efforts within our region. Not only do these lands provide protection for beautiful flora and fauna, but many of these lands also have public access for recreational activities. Check out our major capital campaign: North Guana Landing. It will create an EcoCenter for the community. Help us continue our work with landowners like the Spencers to ensure that these treasures will exist for future generations.
Take a few moments and check out our website with information on properties protected and the most up to date calendar of events.
With your assistance, we can keep this extraordinary region from becoming ordinary.
