CURRENT EVENTS
Frederick Fall Fling and Strummin’ on the HIll
Saturday, October 5, 2024
From 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Frederick Fall Fling – This family friendly event, co-sponsored by Frederick Township, is centered around activities for children. Activities include two inflatable bouncers, fall-themed arts and crafts as well as a variety of lawn games. Hot dogs and chips will also be available. Donations are accepted but not expected.
From 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Strummin’ on the Hill – This annual event will be a bit different than years past. This year we will have one head line performance from the trio known as Newhouse. Droopy Tomlinson, Ben Clemmens, Justin Taber and Brandon Lafary will be performing a variety of music covers from the 70’s to the 2000’s. Everything from Fleetwood Mac to The Flaming Lips. And another new addition to this years event will be wood-fired pizza provided by the wildly popular Plank Road Pizza Co. Several unique pizza offerings will be available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your favorite beverages and join us up on the hill for these fantastic fall events at Farwell House.
Events are free and open to the public.
PAST EVENTS
Artist In Residency Open Studios with Reevah Agarwaal and Danny Houk
July 18, 20234– 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Farwell House
Free and open to the public.
Artist In Residency Open Studios with Megan Smith and Tanner Melvin
June 27,2024 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Farwell House
Free and open to the public.
Artist In Residency Open Studios with Joseph Ovalle and Mark Sommer
June 13, 2024 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Farwell House
Free and open to the public.
Frederick Fall Fling and Strummin’ on the HIll
Saturday, October 7, 2023
From 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Frederick Fall Fling – This first-ever family friendly event, co-sponsored by Frederick Township, is centered around activities for children. Activities include two inflatable bouncers, fall-themed arts and crafts as well as a variety of lawn games. Hot dogs and chips will also be available. Donations are accepted but not expected.
From 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Strummin’ on the Hill – This annual event will be a bit different than years past. This year we will have one head line performance from the trio known as Marvin. Droopy Tomlinson, Ben Clemmens and Brandon Lafary will be performing a variety of music covers from the 70’s to the 2000’s. Everything from Fleetwood Mac to The Flaming Lips. And another new addition to this years event will be wood-fired pizza provided by the wildly popular Plank Road Pizza Co. Several unique pizza offerings will be available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your favorite beverages and join us up on the hill for these fantastic fall events at Farwell House.
Events are free and open to the public.
Artist In Residency Open Studios with Kelly McKaig and Amanda Edwards
July 20, 2023 – 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm @ Farwell House
Free and open to the public.
Artist In Residency Open Studios and Workshop
June 29, 2023 – 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm @ Farwell House
From 4:30-6:00 pm, we will host an open studio and discussion event for artist duo Evan and Stacey Smith. This is a fantastic opportunity for visitors to talk with Evan and Stacey about their professional practice and what it’s like to work alongside a spouse.
From 6:00-7:30 pm, current AIR Karri Dieken will conduct a hands-on screen printing event. This event is connected with a new project installation by Dieken titled “Mind Your Manners“. The new installation will represent the domestic space centered around food, manners, and the table. Participants at this event will be invited to screen print an image onto a table napkin. Ice cream also becomes an artistic element and guests will have the opportunity to enjoy some themselves at this unique event.
Both events are free and open to all ages.
Artist In Residency Open Studios and Workshop
June 15, 2023 – 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm @ Farwell House
From 4:30-6:00 pm, we will be hosting an open studio event for painter Katelyn Chapman. This is a fantastic opportunity for visitors to talk with Katelyn about her professional practice and to see some of her current work in progress. The open studio is free and open to all ages.
From 6:00-7:30 pm, current AIR Zachary Trebellas will discuss a participatory art series he is currently working on called the “Q Files” and conduct a hands-on mini workshop. “Q Files” (questioning files) is an art series seeking to capture a moment of confusion and uncertainty along one’s journey of romantic and sexual self-discovery. Visually inspired by vintage trading cards and 90’s role-playing game character stats, Q Files share these stories via 4″x 3″ (10cm x 7.5cm) cards. The workshop will provide an opportunity for visitors to become active participants in his project through the addition of their own stories.
The mini-workshop is free and open to adults only
Artist In Residency Open Studios with Jamie Platt and Katerie Gladdys
July 21, 2022 – 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm @ Farwell House
Free and open to the public.
Sara Gevurtz and Thomas Asmuth: Artist Presentation and Cyanotype Workshop
June 30, 2022 – 1pm – 2pm @ The Hub Arts and Cultural Center, Rushville, IL.
Free and open to the public
Artist In Residency Open Studios with Mikey Mosher
June 16, 2022 – 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm @ Farwell House
Free and open to the public.
Artist In Residency Open Studios with Lori Elliott-Bartle and Rachel Mindrup
July 22, 2021 – 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm @ Farwell House
Free and open to the public
Opening Reception for “Flyover”. Jake Miller and Rural Midwest Artitst Coperative (RMAC)
June 30, 2021 – 7:30 pm @ Family Wellness and Physio, Rushville, IL.
Free and open to the public.
Sam Hensley: Artist Presentation and Poetry Reading
June 30, 2021 – 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ The Hub Arts and Cultural Center, Rushville, IL.
Free and open to the public.
Artist In Residency Open Studios with Dayna Walton and Sam Hensley
June 24, 2021 – 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm @ Farwell House
Free and open to the public.
Pies and Pints
February 22, 2020 – 6-9 pm @ Farwell House
For more information visit https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/pies-and-pints-farwell-house-10387
Strummin” on the Hill
October 19, 2019 – Noon to 5pm @ Farwell House
King of the Hill Bike Race and Ride
September 7, 2019 – 10 am downtown Frederick, IL
Sarah Stearn: Dreamscape Selection
August 8, 2019 – 8 pm @ Farwell House
Judith Mayer – Introduction to Traditional Calligraphy
August 7, 2019 – 6 pm @ The Hub Arts and Cultural Center in Rushville, IL
Brianna Baurichter – Visiting Artist Workshop
July 17, 2019 – 6 pm @ The Hub Arts and Cultural Center in Rushville, IL
Artists Can Heal: Story Sharing and Resource Building
July 25, 2019 – 6:30 pm @ Farwell House
Artist In Residency Open Studios with Jeffrey Anderson and Silas Coggeshall
June 23, 2019 – 2 pm to 4 pm @ Farwell House
Artist In Residency Open Studios with Alex Gregory and Jake Miller
June 14, 2019 – 3 pm to 5 pm @ Farwell House
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Strummin’ on the Hill
October 6, 2018 – Noon to 4 pm.
Artist In Residency Open Studios with Lori Elliott-Bartle and Rachel Mindrup
June 24, 2018 – 2 pm to 4 pm @ Farwell House
https://www.facebook.com/events/217959182141833/
Free and open to the public
Natural Tie Dying with resident artist Dayna Walton
June 10, 2018 – 1 pm to 3 pm @ Peace of Earth Lodge in Ray, IL
Register at http://www.thehubart.com/classes
Eco-printing with resident artist Dayna Walton
June 9, 2018 – 2 pm – 5 pm @ Peace of Earth Lodge in Ray, IL
Register at http://www.thehubart.com/classes
Escencial: Workshop with resident artist Brianna Baurichter
June 5 & 6, 2018 – 6 pm to 7 pm @ The Hub Arts and Cultural Center in Rushville, IL
https://www.facebook.com/events/171811843506587/
Free and open to the public.
Farwell House – Celebrating 150 Years On The Hill
October 28, 2017 – 11 am to 4 pm.
Food, games and live music. Free and open to the public.