Fall Happenings at Farmstead Arts  

Farmstead Arts Center, located at 450 King George Road in Basking Ridge, has announced a 2021 fall reopening of events featuring a Farm-to-Table Gala, Weekend Journey Through the Past, and a very special Art Exhibition. 

Farmstead Arts is pleased to present internationally recognized artist, Serena Bocchino, and her “ALL IN” art exhibition from September 25 – October 30. Serena will exhibit American contemporary paintings, sculptures, and a unique veil installation inside three gallery rooms at Farmstead Arts Center. Gallery hours: Sun 1-4pm, Weds. and Fri. 11am-2pm, or by appointment.  

October 2^nd features a Farm-to-Table Colonial dinner inside the beautifully restored 18^th century English barn and outdoors under a tent. Guests will enjoy chef-prepared cuisine courtesy of Les Marmitons, a recollection of history, and a colonial-style concert by the Enslows. 

This is a fundraising celebration of history, art, and community.  

Somerset County’s Weekend Journey through the Past on October 9^th and 10^th welcomes visitors to tour the buildings and grounds of the Farmstead. Listen to live music and step back in time with colonial craft making and merriment. Saturday 10am – 5pm. Sunday 12pm – 4pm.  

Classes continue to run virtually with select in-person offerings. Students can choose from Art, Guitar, and Photography options. One-day workshops are also available. Details and descriptions can be found on the website.   

To purchase tickets for any event or register for classes, please visit: https://farmsteadarts.eventbrite.com/  

Farmstead Arts Center Membership benefits include reduced ticket prices for most special events, theater, and concert performances as well as member rates for art classes, workshops and more. To become a member, please visit www.farmsteadartscenter.org.

About Farmstead Arts Center 

Located at 450 King George Road in Basking Ridge NJ on the grounds of the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead, Farmstead Arts is a center for fine, performing and practical arts offering year-round programming of concerts, lectures, theater, art exhibitions and special events. Artists in residence offer all varieties of art classes and workshops. More information: www.farmsteadartscenter.org.  

  

Trustees, staff, volunteers and members manage Farmstead Arts activities as well as help preserve the historic property that is listed on the National & NJ Registers of Historic Places. The Friends of the Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead (dba as Farmstead Arts) is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization. 

 

Events are made possible, in part, by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.