"Hands That Feed Us" Project

For three years Barbara has been working on this banner project. Pitching a number of local farmers to have them up for a year; eventually finding several who supported her idea. Next to find the right graphics company. Five of Barbara's paintings have been reproduced on weatherproof vinyl and they were hung on May 1st 2023. They are in a three mile radius - give Barbara a shout when you visit "The Vinedresser", it is on one of her barns where her studio is located.

Click on the image below for a PDF where you can scan the QR code for more details or print it out to take the tour!

July 2022 ~ Barbara won the ""Artivist" award from Arts Mid Hudson-Ulter County Executive Award

January 2022 ~ Barbara won the Beatrice & Sidney Laufman award for her drawings in the Woodstock Art Association & Museum's Focus "Art & Social Justice" show

"Leading with Artivism" is a live monthly interview series, created and curated by Poet Gold in collaboration with Arts Mid-Hudson, featuring a diverse mix of Artivists (Artist Activists) who have taken up the charge through their art to highlight social issues. We invite you to ask questions and get an inside look at the hearts and minds of these courageous creatives.