Juried art exhibit Farms, Barns and Bridges is now on view at D&R Greenway Land Trust’s Johnson Education Center. The exhibit highlights the character of historic buildings and landmarks.
D&R Greenway Land Trust President & CEO Linda Mead said while it’s easy to replace historic bridges in need of repair with modern structures, the loss of character can be devastating.
“A century ago, our landscape was dominated by farmland, with its rolling hills, patchwork grids of planted rows, silos, barns and covered bridges,” Curator Diana Moore said. “As cities began their sprawl, much of this farmland became extinct. Today, the few barns and covered bridges that remain are prized, and repurposed barn wood is coveted by architects and designers. Often, our memories of the rural landscape are preserved by artists who convey these scenes.”
Visitors to the exhibition will learn about the history of covered bridges, and where the few remaining pre-Civil War relics can be found today. The exhibit will also focus on why so many barns are painted red, what happens on farms in winter and how one of the state’s most noteworthy bridges got its name.
D&R Greenway is located at 1 Preservation Place, Princeton. The exhibit will be on view through Dec. 16 with an opening reception on Friday, Nov. 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information visit their website.
