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PAPA Presents Preserving Through Art – The French Broad

PAPA Presents Preserving Through Art – The French Broad

PAPA members seek to create modern works based on the 900 wood engravings and 50 steel engravings of American scenery in Picturesque America, a two-volume set of books published in the 1870s. This inaugural event will feature works from artists in a variety of media, all depicting scenes along the French Broad River found in Picturesque America.

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Local artists work to inspire a picturesque America

Local artists work to inspire a picturesque America

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Thomas Calder Happenstance led Asheville artist and printmaker Scott “Doc” Varn to establish Preserving a Picturesque America, a local nonprofit that promotes conservation efforts through the arts. More than a decade ago, Varn came across...

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Modified Spring Retreat March 27-28, 2020

Modified Spring Retreat March 27-28, 2020

We regret that the Spring Artist Retreat will be heavily modified due to the COVID 19 pandemic. We want our supporters and community to be safe and stay healthy during this difficult time. We are supporting social distancing and will maintain the guidelines for the...

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