ART ON THE TRAIL

Environmental Workshop And Dinner

May 26, Peak To Prosperity Passage

The Palmetto Conservation Foundation and Pocket Productions will host a free environmental art workshop from 2 to 5pm on Saturday, May 26 at the Alston Trailhead of the Palmetto Trail, on Alston Road, across the Broad River from the town of Peak. Dr. Will Goins, an engaging Cherokee storyteller and historian, will offer a fascinating overview of Native American history and art in the area, and noted environmental artist Brian Rust, art professor at Augusta State University, will lead a hands-on workshop open to children and adults interested in creating art from natural materials.

The workshop will be followed by the official opening of the Art on the Trail exhibit, a series of environmental art installations created by artists working with natural materials found along the Palmetto Trail. Reservations and a fee are required for the opening, which will be held in the same location at the Alston Trailhead from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, and includes a delicious Buffet Supper beside the beautiful trestle bridge over the Broad River near the town of Peak, live music, and guided walks with the artists to view their inspiring work along the Palmetto Trail. The fee for the Opening and Supper is $25 per person ($45 per couple), or $15 for members ($25 per couple) of the Palmetto Conservation Foundation.

To reserve a place for the opening, please Click Here to Purchase Tickets or call the Palmetto Conservation Foundation at (803) 771-0870

Summer 2012: Midlands

May 11: Preview
Playing After Dark: Art on the Trail
Riverfront Park, 6-9 PM
FREE

May 26: Midlands Installations Opening
Alston Trailhead

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Fall 2012: Upstate Installations

Spring 2013: Low Country Installations

Summer 2013: Art on the Trail Closing in the Midlands

Submit Your Proposal

What species can be easily grown in this area that would help the ecosystem?

There is a native bamboo within the Peak area that can be planted elsewhere. Wild strawberry, blackberry, muskadine and alfalfa are also native plants that work well with the ecosystem. Any other plants that are not invasive but are native to SC can be used for projects that involve planting.

Can other parts of the trail be used for these projects?

Yes. The only part of this region that cannot be used is the area in Peak (between the first location and the second location). The locations on the map show the types of terrain within the Peak to Prosperity region; artists are welcome to plan projects for other areas within this section of the trail.

Will there be a guide for people who want to come out and take a look at the pieces?

The call for artists will become an evolving interactive map of the art projects, from planning, to unveiling, to degradation. A printed map of the trail and installations will also be available on the opening for the installations, May 26.

Opening Event

Saturday, May 26

5 – 8 pm

Peak-to-Prosperity Passage of the Palmetto Trail

Join us for the opening event for Art on the Trail, to be held on the Peak-to-Prosperity Passage of the Palmetto Trail by the beautiful trestle bridge crossing the Broad River at the Alston Trailhead. The event will include guided tours led by the artists, showcasing art installations along the trail, along with a buffet-style supper, cocktails and live music.

Members: $15 per person/ $25 per couple
Non-members: $25 per person/ $45 per couple

Art on the Trail Tickets

Individual Member Price $15.00 USD Couple Member Price $25.00 USD Non-member Individual Price $25.00 USD Non-member Couple Price $45.00 USD