Pre-Festival
Events
Plein Air Painting & Photography Sessions
Have you ever driven by a picturesque farm or ranch and wished you could just
go a-wandering?
Well, here is your chance! Our Pre-Festival On-Location sessions present
a rare opportunity for painters and photographers to gain access to local family-owned
farms and vineyards during periods of optimal light. We’re fortunate to
have community-spirited agriculturalists who are willing to invite us onto their
lands. One of our dedicated volunteers, John deGrazio of Yexplore.com, made arrangements
with FOTC members for these unique visits. You can go “behind the scenes
on private property” to catch our rural way of life with your lens or on
your canvas. We’re all working together for everyone’s inspiration,
enjoyment and safety. By special invitation, these neighbors are opening their “outdoor
homes” to us. Please be gentle.
| Session |
Date |
Farm |
Time |
| 1 |
Mon., June 2 |
Golden Brodiaea Flower Farm/ Kristy Worman owner
Near Stent-Jacksonville Rd.
South of Jamestown
Make reservation by June 1st |
5:30pm - 8:30pm |
| 2 |
Sat., June 14 |
La Bella Rosa Vineyard/ Ron Peterson owner
On Old Wards Ferry Rd.
Make reservation by June 13th |
5:30pm - 8:30pm |
| 3 |
Wed., June 25 |
Tuolumne (Township) Certified Farmers’ Market
In Tuolumne Township Park
OPEN TO PUBLIC – Y’all come! Meet & Greet
other artists |
4pm to dusk |
| 4 |
Sun., July 20 |
Rancho Torales Olive & Lavender Farm/ Joy & Sandy Severin, owners.
In conjunction w/ FOTC’s Farm Tour Day.
Be a part of the farm’s ambience on this special day!
In Richards Ranch near the Tuolumne River
Canyon & Wards Ferry Rd.
Make reservations by July 20th
|
8:30am - 4:00pm |
Make reservations by emailing us at info@farmart.org or call us at
(209) 532-ARTS x2787. Please mention "Pre-festival Sessions" when you call or email. You
will receive a map and name tag prior to the session. Be sure to bring food,
water and sun protection.
Space is limited to only 20 participants per session (except session #3). Email or call early!
If you’d like to make a donation to the Festival for efforts to coordinate these Pre-Festival events, we’d be
most grateful. Donations can be made online or at the session(s) you attend.