The Friends of Poplar Hill Mansion are so happy to announce that they were the recipient of Community Arts Development Project Grant form the Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council in the amount of $1000. This grant is made possible from SWAC, the Maryland State Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts. The grant funds will be used for a new program at PHM, Four Seasons of Painting at Poplar Hill, in which Poplar Hill Mansion will host an afternoon of painting during each of the four seasons. Each artist instructor for the four classes will teach painting techniques in either acrylic or watercolor for a specific image of their choosing, which will reflect either the season or historic beauty of the Mansion or time period.

The first class will take place on October 12th. This class will feature Jeanne Brown as the instructor. Mrs. Brown is a Bob Ross Certified Instructor and worked with the man himself. She will teach one of Ross’ more famous beginner paintings of the Majestic Peaks landscape. This class is designed for beginners and should take about 3 hours. All supplies and materials needed are supplied with your admission. Seating is limited to 12 people.