Mermaid Farm: Beauty & Struggle

Mermaid Farm: Beauty & Struggle

Curated by seasonal visitor Lexi Van Valkenburgh, this exhibition explores the past and present of farming on Martha’s Vineyard. Once predominantly agricultural, the Island has seen much of its farmland lost to development. Through a series of photographs taken by Van Valkenburgh at Mermaid Farm—one of only two remaining dairy farms—the exhibit traces the Island’s agricultural history and tells the story of a family deeply rooted in the land.

DETAILS


From July 6, 2025
To October 12, 2025
Location Adele H. Waggaman Community Gallery
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