Art for Open Space to benefit Fourth Street Preserve July 27

More than 20 premier artists and artisans are donating their work at a show to benefit the Fourth Street Preserve campaign from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 27, in the Park View Room of the Inn at Canal Square, Lewes. 

There is no charge to attend.

Tony Boyd-Heron, owner of the Peninsula Gallery, is chairing and coordinating the event.

Pieces for sale include a painting of the preserve itself by Steve Rogers and a silver bracelet from Heidi Lowe inscribed with images from the Great Marsh.

Connie Miller is donating one of her much-sought sailor’s valentines. Bethany Beach artist Laura Hickman’s piece features a tulip, apropos for Lewes.

A number of quality pieces have been given by local residents for the fundraiser, including paintings by Howard Schroeder and Jack Lewis and the original “Berry Pickers” by famed Yukon artist Nathalie Parenteau.

Additional participating artists include: Deb Appleby, Jacalyn Beam, Pamela Bounds, Anne Buck, Jean Doran, Fred Dylla, Howard J. Eberle, Doris Ingram, Theresa Kehrer, Nina Mickelson, Joe Milligan, Tom Nobile, Ken Norman of Floral Inspirations, Sarah Pavlik, J. Stacy Rogers and Nick Serratore.

The Fourth Street Preserve Campaign is seeking to raise funds to purchase the last forested open space in Lewes, a 30-acre tract with both environmental and historical importance.

In addition to serving as the city’s only natural habitat, the preserve was, in 1670, the very first property officially deeded in Lewes by the Duke of York.

“Helping to save this amazing property was a no-brainer for us,” said Boyd-Heron. “Virtually every artist I contacted said ‘of course,’ without hesitation.”

To see illustrations of the art that will be for sale, go to osalewes.org.