Exploring “Art in the Everyday”

Exploring “Art in the Everyday”

Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others. – Jonathan Swift The Hopewell Valley Arts Council cultivates all types of creative exploration and artistic expression and celebrates “art in the everyday” … but what does that mean? It is about opening one’s...

Celebrating the Culinary Arts: Edible Art

October is Art Month at thePennington Farmers Market. On October 11, show your love of the culinary arts by entering the Arts Council’s “art in the everyday bake-off” featuring the bounty of our local fall produce. Or, visit the Arts Council tent and try your hand at...

Top 10 Reasons to Own an Ox

How would you like to own one of the creatively decorated Stampede oxen? Now you can! While most of the oxen have been sold and are with their new wranglers, eleven ‘oxceptional’ oxen will be sold at a live auction happening at The Year of the Ox Gala on January 24,...

Why An Ox?

  When you drive by the beautifully designed oxen around town, you might wonder why we chose an ox. The ox is actually a very significant animal to Mercer County and Hopewell Valley! Olly, as we have so affectionately named him, is an icon of the Valley’s...

Tips for Getting Artsy in your Garden

For many people, their backyard is their haven. It’s a place to unwind after a long day, or to play with the children. Creating a garden and landscape that is both aesthetically pleasing and easy to maintain is no easy feat. In fact, some may say it’s an art in...