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The second Down to Earth exhibit will be held at The Arts Scene in West Chester, PA, from
November 9 - December 8, 2007 during regular gallery hours. The exhibit will display
over 100 pieces (for sale) by juried potters who work with the earth to make objects to be used with food, and furniture makers who create surfaces intended to be used with food, creating a sort of "triptych" of food, vessel and foundation. Artists are "local," living within approximately 100 miles of Chester County.
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The mission of Down to Earth is to display
functional art
that is intended to enhance the culinary experience:
to celebrate the intrinsic value of eating
locally grown
food
using handmade art, and
to build community
by introducing people to their
local farmers and
artists. To produce food and
nurture growth requires farmers’ diligence and attention to the earth - artists
create forms that contain, present, and enhance food. Farmers and artists
transform what the earth provides, which in turn nourishes
our bodies and our souls.
- Lyla and Claire
Ceramics Juror: Gwendolyn Yoppolo, MFA
(see juror's statement on participant page)
Coordinators: Lyla Kaplan,
Exhibit Curator, and Claire Murray, Special Events Curator |
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During the events, the Southeastern PA Buy Fresh Buy Local chapter will receive 15% of the exhibit item sales. During the closing reception, all proceeds from the donated empty bowls will go to Community Gardens of Chester County, gardenscc.org
**Click here to download
the form for advance ticket purchase**
Or email
tickets@downtoearthexhibit.org,
or call 610-228-4224 - the deadline to receive your ticket order
is NOT Nov 4 as indicated on the form, but we need to hear from
you at least a day before the show you want to attend
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Friday, Nov 9, 7pm – 10pm
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Opening Reception |
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- Local light fare catered by
Café Menta, wine, beer & music by jazz harpist
Gillian Grassie
- Special presentations by
Jane Herold, studio potter who focuses on the importance of pots in daily living, and Bill Kreider,
fine furniture maker who salvages I beams and vintage wood
- $25 in advance or $30 at the door (kids under 12 are free)
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Saturday, Nov 17, 6pm – 10pm |
“Mugs, Microbrews, Music & Movies” (BYOB) |
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- Featuring musical performance by
Hoots and Hellmouth, WXPN’s artist to watch, and a special screening of
“Seeds of Spring” by up-and-coming local filmmaker
Rich Hoffmann
- Sample
Victory Brewery’s beers
- Arrive early to purchase your mug of choice to
sample the beers! (average price $25 for a mug)
- Cafe Menta open
- $15 in advance or $18 at the door (kids under 12 are free)
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Monday, Nov 26, 7pm – 9pm |
“Slow Burn” Chef’s Tasting (BYOB) |
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- Featuring presentations by
Slow Food Philadelphia,
Restaurant Alba’s premier chef, Sean Weinburg, who cooks with local ingredients, flame and embers, and woodfire potter,
Willi Singleton, who digs Hawk Mountain clay, and uses local materials for glazes
- Guests can purchase a plates of various participants to sample the chef’s concoctions
- $12 in advance or $15 at the door (kids under 12 are free)
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Saturday, Dec 8, 6pm – 10pm
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“Empty Bowls” (BYOB)
No Reservation Necessary |
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- The basic idea for “Empty Bowls” is simple: artists donate ceramic bowls, guests choose their bowls to eat a meal together and to take home as a reminder that there are always Empty Bowls in the world. 100% of the donations for the bowls go to a local organization that fights hunger. Our Empty Bowls recipient is
Community Gardens of Chester County, a local non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of the county’s low-income residents through community gardening and greening. Meals will be donated by local restaurants/caterers. Suggested donations are $20 for one bowl, $30 for two. (More info at
emptybowls.net)
- Silent auction bidding ends at 8pm
- Featuring music by the Llama Dalis, (formerly Neopseudo), and includes furniture maker, Michael Biddeson
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The Arts Scene, 530 E. Union St, West Chester, PA 19380, 1 mile from the Westtown exit off of Route 202 / West Chester Bypass, close to the intersection of E. Market St. and S. Adams St., in the Goodwill Business Park, behind the new West Chester Senior Center. Plenty of free parking. 610-644-6555.
The Exhibit is open during regular gallery hours. Art Gallery: Tues - Fri 11am - 7pm, Sat, 11am - 5pm, Cafe Menta: Tues - Fri 11am - 3pm. Open during events.
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Throughout the exhibit, bids can be placed on special pieces of artwork. Bidding ends on Dec 8 at 8pm. Artists will receive half of the winning bid monies, and the Southeastern PA BFBL chapter will receive the rest. |
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Sustainer |
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We care for the earth by promoting organic &
bio-dynamic farming methods. We conduct our business in a
respectful & ethical manner while building strong cooperative
ties within our larger community. In a more personal
way, we support each individuals quest to learn more about
healthy choices in diet & lifestyle. Finally, we are commited
to honoring each customer with outstanding service.
Kimberton Whole Foods markets to the local community and
supports Organic Farmers and Local Businesses in the Health
Industry, and proudly supports community events such
as Down to Earth.
kimbertonwholefoods.com Kimberton: 610-935-1444, Downingtown: 610-873-8225, Douglassville: 610-385-1588
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Cultivator |
The Down to Earth Exhibit (not special
events) was made possible through the 5-County Arts Fund, a
Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts program of the Pennsylvania
Council on the Arts, a state agency. It is funded by the
citizens of Pennsylvania through an annual legislative
appropriation, and administered locally by the Greater
Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. The PA Council on the Arts is
supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal
agency. The 5-County Arts Fund is also supported by PECO, an
Exelon company. Some Montgomery County projects are also
funded, in part, by an appropriation from Montgomery County.
For additional information about these grants, visit the
Cultural Alliance online at philaculture.org |
Craftsmanship that will last for centuries |
Connoisseur |
- Inverbrook Farm:
inverbrook.com, a sustainable family farm with a
commitment to environmental stewardship, strengthening
the community, and an enjoyable livelihood
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Enthusiast |
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Organizational Sponsors |
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Other Sponsors |
- WIlliam Anderson, Longview Development, LP
- Carousel Toyota
- Vickers Tavern
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And special thank you to: |
- Our steering committee, Louise Schorn Smith and Jenna
Webster
- The Arts Scene and Cafe Menta
- Volunteers who make it happen!
- Those of you who stop by!
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Celebrating connections between functional art, local food, & community.
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