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May 2020
Watermelon Park Fest Photo Exhibit
We are delighted to be hosting the first ever Watermelon Park Fest Photo Exhibit. This exhibit will feature photos taken in the current years of the festival by some great photographers in the area, as well as memorabilia from the first festivals at the park. The photographers featured in the exhibit are Chester Simpson, Jennifer Lee, Mile Farineau, Pepper Watkins, and Jodi Carbone.
Find out more »June 2020
Alexandra N. Sherman Exhibit
Alexandra N. Sherman grew up at the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains in Upperville, Virginia. She also spent a portion of her childhood living in London and traveling across Europe with her family. Much of the art and architecture that she was exposed to while traveling through the continent became the basis for her love of art, especially Victorian paintings and medieval manuscript illuminations. Alexandra wears many hats; she was the curator of the Dadian Gallery in Washington, DC,…
Find out more »August 2020
Inspired by Endangered Species
My work on the National Parks project led to a keen interest in studying the state of endangered plants and wildlife throughout the world. Once I came across this quote, I knew I wanted to pursue this project for my next direction: “The continued existence of wildlife and wilderness is important to the quality of life of humans. Our challenge for the future is that we realize we are very much a part of the earth’s ecosystem, and we must…
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