23rd Annual Art in the Barn

Essex County Greenbelt, the region’s premier member-supported land conservation organization will present the 23^rd Annual Art in Barn artisan showcase and sale, June 15-17, at its Cox Reservation Headquarters in Essex. New to the lineup of art and jewelry exhibited this year is an outdoor sculpture walk featuring large-scale works installed along the walking trails and in the scenic fields overlooking the Essex River.

For one weekend every June, the barns and grounds at the magnificent Cox Reservation are transformed with color and form as paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor, monoprints, ceramics and pottery, jewelry and sculpture in wood and iron decorate the surfaces and surroundings of this iconic property. Even the conference room within the LEED certified, “green” headquarters will be transformed into creative jewelry display space, inviting all to discover the work of over 150 participating local artisans. Proceeds from the sale of all items on exhibition directly support Greenbelt’s land conservation efforts.

The opening reception on Friday, June 15^th will feature the music of Crazy Maggie, the famous Ipswich Tapmobile and delicious food from Gloucester-based caterer,  Beach Gourmet. Visitors are encouraged to allow the time to soak in the scenery, enjoy the trails and refreshments available.

Sidebar: The schedule for the Art in the Barn 2012 event is as follows:

Public Exhibit:  Friday, June 15, 9:30 am to 4 pm;

Wine & Cheese Reception: Friday, June 15, 6 pm to 8:30 pm

Public Exhibit: Saturday, June 16, 9:30 am to 6 pm

Public Exhibit: Sunday, June 17, 10 am to 4 pm