Design Rebels: Project Winterfood

Project Winterfood, the final project of my Design Rebels students this year, had a hugely successful opening event this past Wednesday night. Despite the miserably rainy weather scores of people came out to learn more about local food, sample delicious items from local businesses, enjoy live music, and buy art to support two area non-profit organizations. The art has now traveled over to Gallery 5 for an extended exhibition through the end of December. If you're in the area I hope you'll stop by and check it out.

The exhibition focused on three foods that are available in Virginia in the winter: apples, spinach, and sweet potatoes...

Free brochures with recipes and details on the benefits of eating local...

Fee apples and information on local food options...

Dozens of works on display from students area artists...

Event partners talk with visitors about various local food options, including farmers' markets and CSAs...

A map of the region highlighted local grocery stores, restaurants, CSAs, and farmers' markets...

Free food samples dished out by two of the Design Rebels...

Work by 3-5 year olds inspired by the project!...

The Farm To Family Bus parked outside...

Live music keeping the mood festive...


Kids especially enjoyed the free apples...


Apple Cardigan by Design Rebel Kira Lantz...