Image courtesy of artist
River Farm Potomac View painting by Pat Heineman
Nova Plein Air Artists (NPPA) will be presenting “Celebrations of the Land, Inspired by River Farm,” an art exhibit of over 50 paintings inspired by nature, from Jan. 22 to April 3 at River Farm.
An opening reception, including live music and painting demonstrations, will be held Sunday, Jan. 22, 1 – 3 p.m. Additional receptions will be held from 1 – 3 p.m. on Feb. 12 and March 12.
Many of the paintings were created onsite at River Farm, and all are available to purchase. Receptions are free and open to the public. River Farm is located at 7931 East Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, VA 22308.
NPPA is a network of local artists committed to painting weekly at organized “paint-outs.” Plein Air locations are chosen for their diversity in landscape and local geography, varying from parks to rustic farms, vineyards and urban settings.
River Farm, headquarters of the American Horticultural Society, is one of George Washington’s original five farms. It features 26-acres of formal and naturalistic gardens, including woodlands, a meadow and a children’s garden, nestled along the the Potomac River. These breathtaking views can be seen in many of NPPA’s art pieces.
