On Saturday, October 6, Northern Rivers Land Trust will host a gala art event at the White Water Gallery in East Hardwick. Celebrating art and land, the organization has invited visual artists to participate in "Easements & Easels", an exhibit and silent auction that celebrates conserved properties in the greater Hardwick area. Over 25 local artists have generously donated their time and artwork to this fund-raising event. All artists agreed to visit one of twelve beautiful properties currently conserved with Northern Rivers Land Trust. They then interpreted their visit into beautiful, expressive artwork, employing their own personal medium and style. Media include oil painting, acrylic painting, printmaking, charcoal drawing, sculpture, photography, and mixed media.

This event will introduce landowners to artists and highlight the relationship between how we view and experience the land and then interpret this experience into art. Northern Rivers Land Trust will also celebrate the landowners who appreciate the value and importance of conserving the beautiful Vermont landscape. The reception and silent auction will take place from 3 - 6 p.m., is free and open to the public.

For more information please contact Jack at 472-3332, or Marie at m.lapregrabon@gmail.com.