Poppies for Veterans

Poppies for Veterans Join the Eastern Shore Art Center in making 3,000 ceramic poppies to honor our veterans! Proceeds from the poppies will go to local veteran organizations.

Poppies have been a symbol for the sacrifices of veterans since the poem “In Flanders Field” was written in 1915. The poppies bloomed across some of the worst battlefields of Flanders in World War I; their brilliant red color becoming a symbol for the blood spilled in war. Our Ceramics Department has embarked on a massive effort to make several thousand red ceramic poppies inspired by the installa

tion “Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red” at the Tower of London in November, 2014. The poppies will be installed at ESAC, both inside and out, and at the Fairhope Veterans Memorial at Henry George Park on the bluff overlooking Mobile Bay. In addition to the ceramic poppies, the exhibit will include art from other media such as fiber, paper and paint, and will be crafted and contributed by individual artists and art organizations, adults and children, from around the area. Friday, November 6, 2015
(Fairhope’s First Friday Art Walk)
Exhibit of poppies in the galleries and outside on the grounds of ESAC

Wednesday, November 11, 2015
(Veteran's Day)
Sunset Memorial Service @ 4:30pm

The Installation of ceramic poppies surrounding the Fairhope Veterans Memorial in Henry George Park will be on view starting November 10th to the public between noon until November 11th after sunset. After the memorial service, poppies that have been purchased may be selected and taken home.

*** Presale tickets are available online here:
http://esaconline.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=98

They can also be purchased at the Art Center. Ceramic poppies will cost $20 each, or $50 for three.***

All proceeds from the sale of poppies will be donated to selected LOCAL veterans organizations. For more information, visit our Facebook, contact our Project Coordinator, Gaye Lindsey, at [email protected].

Just got in some poppy ornaments last week at ESAC! Two different sizes, $5 - $8 each.
12/10/2019

Just got in some poppy ornaments last week at ESAC! Two different sizes, $5 - $8 each.

11/11/2016

We still have some ceramic poppies left over from our Poppies for Veterans project last year! TODAY ONLY we are offering 50% OFF poppies to all Service members and their families!!

*While supplies last.

09/08/2016
08/20/2016
06/30/2016

Nancy Raia and her Camp Creativity students are getting us excited for ! A year ago, we were busy preparing for the , so it seemed fitting to a poppy tree. Come by the Art Center to see it (and our wonderful exhibits)!

As of May 31st, we are happy to report that our final total for the veterans was $45,500! There are still a few poppies ...
06/14/2016

As of May 31st, we are happy to report that our final total for the veterans was $45,500! There are still a few poppies available for purchase at the Eastern Shore Art Center, and the income from those will go to support ESAC's numerous community outreach projects.

If any of our Poppy people want to volunteer or start a team with our new project: Art On A Limb, you can fill out a reg...
04/27/2016

If any of our Poppy people want to volunteer or start a team with our new project: Art On A Limb, you can fill out a registration form online now! http://www.esartcenter.com/special-events.php

Pahhhhhppies!! Had a great time at Earth Day Mobile Bay this past weekend!

04/11/2016

Join the Eastern Shore Art Center down on Mobile Bay for a special preview of their newest project, Art On A Limb! They'll be yarn bombing an tree with some of the knitted poppies!

See our website-www.earthdaymobilebay.org

Congratulations to Gaye Lindsey, our Project Coordinator! Stay tuned for updates on the Eastern Shore Art Center's next ...
02/29/2016

Congratulations to Gaye Lindsey, our Project Coordinator! Stay tuned for updates on the Eastern Shore Art Center's next public art program...

Congratulations to Gaye Lindsey, our Project Coordinator! Stay tuned soon for updates on the Eastern Shore Art Center's ...
02/29/2016

Congratulations to Gaye Lindsey, our Project Coordinator! Stay tuned soon for updates on the Eastern Shore Art Center's next public art program...

This Sunday!!
02/24/2016

This Sunday!!

Proud to announce that our Project Coordinator, Gaye Lindsey, will be recognized as this year's Fairhope Quality of Life recipient!!

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