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Blue Ball Barn


Blue Ball Barn

This extraordinary barn, progressive in its environmental design, is the home of the Delaware Folk Art Collection. Visit the permanent and rotating art exhibits, or tour our displays highlighting the history of the barn and surrounding landscape. Renovations have created a multifunctional conference, special event and gallery space featuring meeting rooms, a large banquet room and a secluded courtyard.

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Upcoming Events

Art in Action: Scoraform

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

5:30 PM

From accident to art, join Alapocas Run and Auburn Valley State Parks to learn how a Victorian invention called Vulcanized Fibre revolutionized modern American life from steam trunks to fuses, and its connection to the First State with 70% of the world’s supply made right here in Delaware. With recovered archival footage you’ll learn how a Canadian artist in the 20th century used the material to create sculptures in her own unique style: Scoraform. Afterwards, artist Kelly Martin will be teaching a workshop on making three-dimensional vase covers out of paper in an homage to this forgotten method of using paper products in art. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less that 48 hour before class time. Register online.

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Add to Calendar 11/12/2024 5:30:00 PM 11/12/2024 8:00:00 PM America/New_York Art in Action: Scoraform From accident to art, join Alapocas Run and Auburn Valley State Parks to learn how a Victorian invention called Vulcanized Fibre revolutionized modern American life from steam trunks to fuses, and its connection to the First State with 70% of the world’s supply made right here in Delaware. With recovered archival footage you’ll learn how a Canadian artist in the 20th century used the material to create sculptures in her own unique style: Scoraform. Afterwards, artist Kelly Martin will be teaching a workshop on making three-dimensional vase covers out of paper in an homage to this forgotten method of using paper products in art. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less that 48 hour before class time. Register online. Alapocas Run

Art in Action: Holiday Card Crafting

Thursday, December 5, 2024

6:00 PM

Join artist Linda Majewski for a card making workshop using layers of paper to create beautiful, dimensional designs. The cards are perfect to send cheer to a friend or to keep for yourself. All supplies provided.

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Add to Calendar 12/5/2024 6:00:00 PM 12/5/2024 8:00:00 PM America/New_York Art in Action: Holiday Card Crafting Join artist Linda Majewski for a card making workshop using layers of paper to create beautiful, dimensional designs. The cards are perfect to send cheer to a friend or to keep for yourself. All supplies provided. Alapocas Run