The Farmland Preservation Artists of Central Pennsylvania is a group of 16 artists dedicated in promoting the appreciation and preservation of the farmland in our area through the visual arts. 

The artists work in a variety of media: acrylic, oil, watercolor, soft pastel and photography.

The FPA was formed in 2005 in partnership with the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania and the Centre County Farmland Trust.  Several shows are mounted throughout the year and a percentage of our sales go to the Art Alliance, the Farmland Trust, and the host venue. 

Their events for 2013 will include the Centre County Farmland Trust’s Summer Solstice at Tait Farm on June 22, the Boalsburg Farmer’s Market on June 25 and September 24, the Gamble Mill Gallery from June 2 – September 14, the Pennsylvania Certified Organic’s FarmFest on August 2 and 3, and Webster’s Bookstore Gallery, the entire month of December.  For more information please see .

Current Active and Associate Artist Members are:  Sean Bodley, Kim Gates Flick, Holly Fritchman, Jill Foster, Marianne Fyda, Susan Nicholas Gephart, Betty Gobeille, Anne Kenyon, Karl Leitzel, Jeff Mathison, Pat McDannel, Barb Pennypacker, Jennifer Shuey, Julie Sleigh, Milt Trask, and Denise Wagner.  Elizabeth Kirchner is the founder of the organization.

As one of the artists said, “The joy of experiencing the farm landscapes becomes magnified and continues long after the painting is done”.   Our desire is to make the public aware of the beauty we have in Centre County through our art.  Owning a piece of original art that supports the preservation of the landscape evokes a lasting memory.  

For more information, visit the Farmland Preservation Artists of Central Pennsylvania website.

6/3/2013