Hanging near the back door of Edward "Ted" Cornell's blindingly white house in Westport, N.Y., is what looks like a flat, heavy flower made of rusting iron. In its former life, it was a freight-train wheel brake. Cornell worked briefly as a freight brakeman for the railroad in … [Read more...] about A Westport Art Farm Cultivates Conversation (SEVEN DAYS)
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Spirit of Place 2016: Art Exhibit, Silent Auction, & Studio Tours
Westport comes alive with art in the summer, with vibrant colors, textures, and styles! You are invited to visit the Westport Heritage House for the Spirit of Place Art Exhibition and Silent Auction, currently in place until the auction ends July 28, 2016. Heritage House is open … [Read more...] about Spirit of Place 2016: Art Exhibit, Silent Auction, & Studio Tours
The Art Farm Outside Wadhams
In a way the Art Farm is one man’s eccentricity, and I take full responsibility, the blame is mine. However, it is more vividly understood as a complex collaborative effort of many creative, skilled people, just like putting on a play, which I used to do, or running a farm, which … [Read more...] about The Art Farm Outside Wadhams
Two Virtual Hikes & Art Farm Trail Opening
Over 25 people showed up last Saturday to walk "On the Trail to the Monitor" with local historian Morris Glenn. "The weather was perfect," said CATS board member Delia Thompson. "We were all intrigued by Morris Glenn’s explanation of the iron industry in the mid 1800's, and the … [Read more...] about Two Virtual Hikes & Art Farm Trail Opening
Notes from the Art Farm: Studio Tour Today
This will be the second of the Last Saturday of the Month Artist Studio Tours, sponsored by The Westport Heritage House Art Committee. We will be open from 10 AM - 4 PM. Get your maps and further information HERE in printable PDF format. Kathryn Cramer will be exhibiting … [Read more...] about Notes from the Art Farm: Studio Tour Today