Athens Land Trust

Athens Land Trust & Oconee River Land Trust
present the 5th Annual Spirit of the Land

Spirit of the Land 2010 Signature Artwork Winter Stubble on Hale’s Field, John Cleaveland, 2010

Schedule of Events
June 6 - June 26, 2010

Spirit of the Land Gala
Saturday, June 26, 7-10 pm
Botanical Garden Conservatory

The Gala is a wonderful evening featuring:

Wine-tasting by Gosford Wine
Hors d’oeuvres by Farm 255
Music by Tin Cup Prophette
Aerial dance performance by Canopy Studio artists
Silent auction with many unique items
Art exhibition & sale

Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door.

Tickets purchased online will be held at the door.

Gala Event Tickets are also available at:

Athens Land Trust, 685 North Pope St.
Oconee River Land Trust, 380 Meigs St.
Farm 255, 255 West Washington St.
Homeplace Gifts, 1676 South Lumpkin St.

Gallery Talk
Thursday, June 17, 5:30 - 8 pm
"The Spirit of the Land: Landscapes from the Permanent Collection of the Georgia Museum of Art," by Dr. Paul Manoguerra, curator of American art at the Georgia Museum of Art
(Free and open to all)

Art Exhibition Opening Reception
Sunday, June 6, 1-3 pm
Botanical Garden Conservatory
(Free and open to all)

This year's exhibition is curated by Chris Wyrick of Mercury Art Works. Participating artists include John Cleaveland, John Ahee, Rinne Allen, Matt Alston, June Ball, Cap Man, Toni Carlucci, Nancy Carter, Sally Coenen, Stephen Humphreys, Philip Juras, David Lindsay, Ken McCleskey, Lara Oshon, Dianne Penny, Charlie Seagraves, Rene Shoemaker, Margie Spalding, Jim StipeMaas, and Chris Wyrick.