April 2019
Farm Days: Farmers Roundtable
How do we define success and what are the components of a successful farm? Local farmers are invited to a round table discussion facilitated by farmer Greg Swartz of Willow Wisp Organic Farm. This broad conversation will help us think about how to plan and manage our farms and it will help shape future programming of Farm Arts Collective. As part of the conversation, Brian Fox of Salem Mountain Farm will talk about garlic production: from spring to harvest. Bring food…
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Farm Days: Women Who Horse
"How many of you remember the first time you saw a horse?" Join Jennifer Canfield for a workshop about the human-horse connection, the agricultural aspects of horse keeping, behavior and the predator/prey dynamic, our expectations, the importance of keeping in the moment, and how being with horses enhances our human to human relationships. Long-time horse owner, Jennifer halted her breeding program in 2004 in favor of advocating for unwanted horses. “Each life is precious. As humans we need to be…
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Farm Arts Collective Opening Ceremony
Come celebrate the grand opening of Farm Arts Collective at Willow Wisp Organic Farm. The afternoon begins with a blessing from members of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania followed by a farm tour led by the Willow Wisp farm team and performances by the Farm Arts Collective ensemble. This event is a fundraiser for Farm Arts Collective, and donations will be gratefully accepted at the door. Refreshments provided.
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Farm Days: “Medicine in your Garden”
Learn about healing herbs that can be grown in your own backyard! Karen and Cortney Whitmore (mother and daughter) will lead a workshop detailing the medicinal plants and herbs that they have been cultivating in a home garden for many years. Participants will gather at the Farm Arts Collective greenhouse for registration and then go up the hill to the Whitmore’s homestead. The tour will be highlighted by a special reading of Gerrard’s Herbal (circa 1636) accompanied by the gentle…
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Shakespeare on the Farm
An enchanted farm tour and site specific performance created and performed by Farm Arts Collective's actors, stilt walkers, and Madrigal choir. Led by Titania (Queen of the Fairies, Midsummer Night's Dream) the performance holds a mirror to nature drawing parallels between agrarian ecology and humanity's struggles and triumphs. Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, King Lear, Puck, and Ophelia make appearances in the throws of love, murder, betrayal, and death. A delightful and visually stunning Shakespearean journey at Willow Wisp Organic Farm…
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An enchanted farm tour and site specific performance created and performed by Farm Arts Collective's actors, stilt walkers, and Madrigal choir. Led by Titania (Queen of the Fairies, Midsummer Night's Dream) the performance holds a mirror to nature drawing parallels between agrarian ecology and humanity's struggles and triumphs. Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, King Lear, Puck, and Ophelia make appearances in the throws of love, murder, betrayal, and death. A delightful and visually stunning Shakespearean journey at Willow Wisp Organic Farm…
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Shakespeare on the Farm
PERFORMANCE ADDED! FRIDAY, AUG 9 at 7 PM An enchanted farm tour and site specific performance created and performed by Farm Arts Collective’s actors, stilt walkers, and Madrigal choir. Led by Titania (Queen of the Fairies, Midsummer Night’s Dream) the performance holds a mirror to nature drawing parallels between agrarian ecology and humanity’s struggles and triumphs. Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, King Lear, Puck, and Ophelia make appearances in the throws of love, murder, betrayal, and death. A delightful and visually…
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An enchanted farm tour and site specific performance created and performed by Farm Arts Collective's actors, stilt walkers, and Madrigal choir. Led by Titania (Queen of the Fairies, Midsummer Night's Dream) the performance holds a mirror to nature drawing parallels between agrarian ecology and humanity's struggles and triumphs. Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, King Lear, Puck, and Ophelia make appearances in the throws of love, murder, betrayal, and death. A delightful and visually stunning Shakespearean journey at Willow Wisp Organic Farm…
Learn more »Shakespeare on the Farm
An enchanted farm tour and site specific performance created and performed by Farm Arts Collective's actors, stilt walkers, and Madrigal choir. Led by Titania (Queen of the Fairies, Midsummer Night's Dream) the performance holds a mirror to nature drawing parallels between agrarian ecology and humanity's struggles and triumphs. Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, King Lear, Puck, and Ophelia make appearances in the throws of love, murder, betrayal, and death. A delightful and visually stunning Shakespearean journey at Willow Wisp Organic Farm…
Learn more »September 2019
Farm Days: Seed Saving POSTPONED!
POSTPONED Due to Low Registration--look for a new date in November Join Dirt Diva owner and operator Adrianne Picciano for a hands on seed saving demonstration with helpful tips on how to save and preserve seeds from a variety of flowers, vegetables, and plants. All participants will artfully design their seed packages and leave with a selection of seeds for the following season. *We honor a sliding scale for all events. Please email us at info@FarmArtsCollective.org for details. …
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Farm Days: Community Fermenting Workshop SOLDOUT
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW SOLD OUT Join the Fermenting Frenzy, a workshop dedicated to fermenting a variety of vegetables. A host of fermenting experts in sauerkraut, kimchi, and roots will lead participants in a hands on workshop. We will be in touch with all registered participants with a list of what we will be fermenting prior to the workshop. Vegetables from Willow Wisp Organic Farm will be available for purchase (wholesale prices) at the workshop. Participants should bring 5 of…
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Looking for Volunteers!
Farm Arts Collective is looking for volunteers for their annual performance of DREAM ON THE FARM August 6-10, 2020. We are looking for front of house and parking associates. Interested in learning more, or getting involved? Contact Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org
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Farm Arts Collective is looking for volunteers for their annual performance of DREAM ON THE FARM August 6-10, 2020. We are looking for front of house and parking associates. Interested in learning more, or getting involved? Contact Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org
Learn more »Looking for Volunteers!
Farm Arts Collective is looking for volunteers for their annual performance of DREAM ON THE FARM August 6-10, 2020. We are looking for front of house and parking associates. Interested in learning more, or getting involved? Contact Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org
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Farm Days: Principles of Organic Soil Management via Zoom
It’s all about the soil! Join soil expert, Roger Hill of Treeline Farm, in Bethany, PA, and experienced garden designer Adrianne Picciano (Dirt Diva) for a workshop on soil management for gardens via Zoom. Roger works closely with Willow Wisp Organic Farm on soil health, and he brings a deep knowledge and passion for soil chemistry to the workshop. Adrianne has developed hundreds of gardens for homeowners across the region and shares her practical knowledge about creating and caring for…
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Looking for Volunteers!
Farm Arts Collective is looking for volunteers for their annual performance of DREAM ON THE FARM August 6-10, 2020. We are looking for front of house and parking associates. Interested in learning more, or getting involved? Contact Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org
Learn more »Looking for Volunteers!
Farm Arts Collective is looking for volunteers for their annual performance of DREAM ON THE FARM August 6-10, 2020. We are looking for front of house and parking associates. Interested in learning more, or getting involved? Contact Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org
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Farm Days: Salad Dressings
Expand your salad and salad dressing repertoire! Finally, a chance to get DRESSED UP!!! Join Mark Hitzges, personal chef (and Willow Wisp Organic Farm team member) and Farm Arts Collective's Tannis Kowalchuk for an interactive workshop on how to make three distinct salad dressings. This will be a fun and informative workshop on classic and innovative home made salad dressings. Registration is required and donations are always greatly appreciated. Here is a list of ingredients so you can whisk along…
Learn more »Looking for Volunteers!
Farm Arts Collective is looking for volunteers for their annual performance of DREAM ON THE FARM August 6-10, 2020. We are looking for front of house and parking associates. Interested in learning more, or getting involved? Contact Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org
Learn more »Looking for Volunteers!
Farm Arts Collective is looking for volunteers for their annual performance of DREAM ON THE FARM August 6-10, 2020. We are looking for front of house and parking associates. Interested in learning more, or getting involved? Contact Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org
Learn more »July 2020
Looking for Volunteers!
Farm Arts Collective is looking for volunteers for their annual performance of DREAM ON THE FARM August 6-10, 2020. We are looking for front of house and parking associates. Interested in learning more, or getting involved? Contact Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org
Learn more »Looking for Volunteers!
Farm Arts Collective is looking for volunteers for their annual performance of DREAM ON THE FARM August 6-10, 2020. We are looking for front of house and parking associates. Interested in learning more, or getting involved? Contact Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org
Learn more »Looking for Volunteers!
Farm Arts Collective is looking for volunteers for their annual performance of DREAM ON THE FARM August 6-10, 2020. We are looking for front of house and parking associates. Interested in learning more, or getting involved? Contact Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org
Learn more »Looking for Volunteers!
Farm Arts Collective is looking for volunteers for their annual performance of DREAM ON THE FARM August 6-10, 2020. We are looking for front of house and parking associates. Interested in learning more, or getting involved? Contact Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org
Learn more »Looking for Volunteers!
Farm Arts Collective is looking for volunteers for their annual performance of DREAM ON THE FARM August 6-10, 2020. We are looking for front of house and parking associates. Interested in learning more, or getting involved? Contact Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org
Learn more »August 2020
Dream on the Farm-SOLD OUT
Farm Arts Collective is continuing its outdoor arts programming in the summer of 2020 with DREAM ON THE FARM, a live theatre performance on a farm and designed for small groups in the time of Covid 19. DREAM ON THE FARM is created and performed by the Farm Arts Collective ensemble of 15 musicians, actors, stilt walkers, ecologists, farmers, and members of the Lenape-Nation of PA. Directed by artistic director Tannis Kowalchuk, the experience is designed as a walking…
Learn more »Dream on the Farm–SOLD OUT
Farm Arts Collective is continuing its outdoor arts programming in the summer of 2020 with DREAM ON THE FARM, a live theatre performance on a farm and designed for small groups in the time of Covid 19. DREAM ON THE FARM is created and performed by the Farm Arts Collective ensemble of 15 musicians, actors, stilt walkers, ecologists, farmers, and members of the Lenape-Nation of PA. Directed by artistic director Tannis Kowalchuk, the experience is designed as a walking…
Learn more »Dream on the Farm-SOLD OUT
Farm Arts Collective is continuing its outdoor arts programming in the summer of 2020 with DREAM ON THE FARM, a live theatre performance on a farm and designed for small groups in the time of Covid 19. DREAM ON THE FARM is created and performed by the Farm Arts Collective ensemble of 15 musicians, actors, stilt walkers, ecologists, farmers, and members of the Lenape-Nation of PA. Directed by artistic director Tannis Kowalchuk, the experience is designed as a walking…
Learn more »September 2020
Farm Days: Fermentation
Fermentation is a gas! A hands on experience in fermentation including the chemistry, health benefits, and a practical how-to-make classic and unique fermentations from cabbage to kombucha. The workshop invites all participants to follow along with the teachers, Tannis Kowalchuk, Mark Keoppen, Wendy Townsend, Eva Barnett in the preparation of 3 unique fermentations in the workshop. This is what do you need to bring: Cutting Board Medium or Large Mixing Bowl Large Sharp Knife 3 cleaned quart-size ball jars w/lids Dish…
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Farm Days: Winterizing Your Home via Zoom
Stay warm this winter. Michael Chojnicki, Architect, and Stephen Stuart, lifelong advocate of energy efficiency will discuss the importance of enhancing and maintaining a healthy home in this online workshop via Zoom. They will explore the various principles guiding energy efficiency, as well as review approaches to winterizing homes using “no and low” cost ways to lower your home’s energy use and save money. Discussions will include home energy audits, the principles of energy efficiency along with a simple awareness…
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Harvest Benefit!
Harvest Benefit! A Social-Distance FUNDRAISER for Farm Arts Collective $20--$50 Pay-What-You-Can at Willow Wisp Organic Farm Spend an afternoon at Farm Arts Collective on Willow Wisp Organic Farm. The day includes FarmWalks, Live Music with Beat the Devil, Soup from the Farm Kitchen, Games, Flowers, Exhibits, Raffles, Refreshments, Performances by Farm Arts Collective and Special Guests This event is a fundraiser so that we can keep offering workshops, performances, and AGRI-CULTURAL community engagement. Please support our work. Photo by Irene…
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Saturnalia Solstice Fri. 12/18 SOLD OUT!
These performances are SOLD OUT! Please contact Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org to be put on the waiting list. Saturnalia Solstice is a special fire-light performance featuring the Farm Arts Collective ensemble in an original winter performance around a large bon fire. Based on the famous ancient Roman holiday of Saturnalia, one that honored the god Saturn (god of agriculture and harvest), and the solstice. The performance features stories, songs, poems, and dances created and performed by the Farm Arts Collective ensemble. The audience size is…
Learn more »Saturnalia Solstice Sat. 12/19 SOLD OUT!
These performances are SOLD OUT! Please contact Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org to be put on the waiting list. Saturnalia Solstice is a special fire-light performance featuring the Farm Arts Collective ensemble in an original winter performance around a large bon fire. Based on the famous ancient Roman holiday of Saturnalia, one that honored the god Saturn (god of agriculture and harvest), and the solstice. The performance features stories, songs, poems, and dances created and performed by the Farm Arts Collective ensemble. The audience size is…
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Blue Valiant by Karen Malpede RAIN OR SHINE
Rain or Shine-- we will cancel only if it is raining on the show heavily at showtime. Come with warm clothes and raincoats. Farm Arts Collective is proud to present the world premiere of Blue Valiant, a new play by Karen Malpede on May 29th and 30th at 7:30pm. This performance for Saturday, May 29 at 7:30pm is SOLD OUT! You can purchase tickets for Sunday, May 30 at 7:30pm HERE! Sometimes, great loss challenges us to respond in unexpected ways.…
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We are planning on having the performance this evening, Sunday, May 30 at 7:30pm. If you are a ticket holder, please plan on coming to see this amazing piece of LIVE theatre. We will make the ultimate call to either cancel or perform by 8:00pm this evening. So dress warm and wear those rain boots! If we decide to cancel, you will receive a refund. Questions or concerns? Please reach out to Jess Beveridge. Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org or 845-661-7657. Farm Arts Collective…
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Song Exchange
Join us on Saturday, June 12 at 3:00pm at Farm Arts Collective for a Song Exchange. This FREE event will be led by musician Katie Down and artistic director, Tannis Kowalchuk in a special outdoor event that will bring music lovers together in song. Please bring a song that you can teach to the others: rounds, simple harmonies, folk, and a cappella tunes from around the world will work really well. Midday through the exchange we will break for tea.…
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Farm Days: Queer Plants & Gardens with Mimi McGurl
Join us on Saturday, June 26 at 7:30pm at Farm Arts Collective for a magical midsummer night of flora and conversation with Mimi McGurl, a walkabout and a short performance. We will begin with a walk through the Willow Wisp flower field, and then enjoy refreshments and a conversation with Farm Arts Collective ensemble member (and gardener), Mimi McGurl, in her presentation entitled Queer Plants and Gardens. In it she asks: Is there such a thing as a queer plant?…
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Farm Day for Kids: At The Farm with The Cooperage Project
Join us on Saturday, July 10 at 10:00am at Farm Arts Collective on Willow Wisp Organic Farm for a FREE Farm Day Workshop for Kids un collaboration with The Cooperage Project's At the Farm series. The day includes, a breathing warm up with the Cooperage Project, a farm tour of Willow Wisp Organic Farm with Farm Arts Collective perfarmers Tannis and Jess, some hands in the dirt experience, a vegetable puppet show from the Farm Arts Collective performance, Stone Soup Cooking…
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Farm Days: CommuniTea Conversations with Herbalist Kendra Payne
Are you interested in knowing more about using herbs? Have you wanted to start an herbal practice but don’t know where to start? Do you have a long-standing practice? Awesome! Pull up a chair! CommuniTea Conversations is for you! Join Kendra, Owner of The Herbal Scoop, on Monday, July 19 at 7:00pm at Farm Arts Collective as we gather together to unlock the benefits of a summer herbal practice. We will discuss what herbs can support our body (physically, mentally,…
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Preview of Dream on the Farm–Wednesday SOLD OUT!
This years Dream on the Farm performance is SOLD OUT! Please contact Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org to be placed on our waiting list. Dream on the Farm is a live, in-person site specific performance event held outdoors on Willow Wisp Organic Farm. The annual eco-drama is created and performed by Farm Arts Collective and incorporates live music, stilt walking, and dynamic physical performance exploring human-nature relationships in the face of climate change. The performance is designed for an all-ages audience and invites spectators to walk…
Learn more »Dream on the Farm–Thursday SOLD OUT!
This years Dream on the Farm performance is SOLD OUT! Please contact Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org to be placed on our waiting list. Dream on the Farm is a live, in-person site specific performance event held outdoors on Willow Wisp Organic Farm. The annual eco-drama is created and performed by Farm Arts Collective and incorporates live music, stilt walking, and dynamic physical performance exploring human-nature relationships in the face of climate change. The performance is designed for an all-ages audience and invites spectators to walk…
Learn more »Dream on the Farm–Friday SOLD OUT!
This years Dream on the Farm performance is SOLD OUT! Please contact Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org to be placed on our waiting list. Dream on the Farm is a live, in-person site specific performance event held outdoors on Willow Wisp Organic Farm. The annual eco-drama is created and performed by Farm Arts Collective and incorporates live music, stilt walking, and dynamic physical performance exploring human-nature relationships in the face of climate change. The performance is designed for an all-ages audience and invites spectators to walk…
Learn more »Dream on the Farm-Saturday SOLD OUT!
This years Dream on the Farm performance is SOLD OUT! Please contact Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org to be placed on our waiting list. Dream on the Farm is a live, in-person site specific performance event held outdoors on Willow Wisp Organic Farm. The annual eco-drama is created and performed by Farm Arts Collective and incorporates live music, stilt walking, and dynamic physical performance exploring human-nature relationships in the face of climate change. The performance is designed for an all-ages audience and invites spectators to walk…
Learn more »Dream on the Farm–Sunday SOLD OUT!
This years Dream on the Farm performance is SOLD OUT! Please contact Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org to be placed on our waiting list. Dream on the Farm is a live, in-person site specific performance event held outdoors on Willow Wisp Organic Farm. The annual eco-drama is created and performed by Farm Arts Collective and incorporates live music, stilt walking, and dynamic physical performance exploring human-nature relationships in the face of climate change. The performance is designed for an all-ages audience and invites spectators to walk…
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Farm Days: Cut Flower Production & Design-SOLD OUT!
This workshop is SOLD OUT! Please contact Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org to be put on the waiting list. Join Flower growers Tannis Kowalchuk and local guest grower-designers for a tour around the flower field on Saturday, August 21 at 9:00am. Participants will cut and design their own creations with growing and designing tips from the experts. Bring your favorite clippers, and a vessel for your design to take home at the end of the workshop. Tickets for this workshop are $20.
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Racism: History & Healing with Janus Adams
"When I write; when I speak, I do so from a point of healing...." Join Janus Adams in the Farm Arts Collective courtyard on Sunday, August 29th at 3:00pm for an engaging and important conversation about racism, history and healing. Dr. Janus Adams is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, historian, bestselling author, and host of public radio’s “The Janus Adams Show” and podcast. A scholar of African American and women’s history, Adams specializes in putting current events into an historical perspective.…
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Dream on the Farm ONE NIGHT ONLY!-SOLD OUT!!!
Dream on the Farm 2021 will be returning for ONE NIGHT ONLY on Sunday, September 5 at 6:00pm. This performance is SOLD OUT!!! Please contact Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org to be put on our waiting list. Dream on the Farm is a live, in-person site specific performance event held outdoors on Willow Wisp Organic Farm. The annual eco-drama is created and performed by Farm Arts Collective and incorporates live music, stilt walking, and dynamic physical performance exploring human-nature relationships in the face of climate…
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Lady Capulet by Melissa Bell
Farm Arts Collective is proud to present a live performance of Lady Capulet by Melissa Bell. Directed by Emily Gallagher What caused the feud between the Montagues and Capulets? Nominated for “Most Memorable Modern Updates & Adaptations of 2020” by New York Shakespeare, Lady Capulet, a prequel to Romeo & Juliet, follows the journey of Rose from country girl to matriarch, navigating her repression and power in 16th century Verona when family, social status, and gender determine…
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Farm Arts Collective is proud to present a live performance of Lady Capulet by Melissa Bell. Directed by Emily Gallagher What caused the feud between the Montagues and Capulets? Nominated for “Most Memorable Modern Updates & Adaptations of 2020” by New York Shakespeare, Lady Capulet, a prequel to Romeo & Juliet, follows the journey of Rose from country girl to matriarch, navigating her repression and power in 16th century Verona when family, social status, and gender determine…
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