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Preserving a Picturesque America (PAPA) is a project by Asheville-based artist Scott Varn to retrace the steps of artists and writers from the 1870’s, who created a series of travel logs called “Picturesque America”. 

Early artistic representations and tales of natural wonders were critical in creating the concept of conservation in the United States in the 1800’s. 

PAPA believes these stories can be used again as tools for preservation. (source: the Laurel of Asheville)

We are a 501(c)3 charitable organization.