Seminary Ridge Historic Preservation Foundation Symposium "The Civil War in Song and Story" to Include Paintings by Popular Artist Jeff Fioravanti

The 5th annual symposium is sponsored by and a benefit for, the Seminary Ridge Historic Preservation Foundation.

Gettysburg, PA (PRWEB) September 7, 2005 -- Historic landscape and preservation artist Jeff Fioravanti is pleased to announce that a collection of his work will be on display October 3, 2005 – November 5, 2005, as part of the 5th annual Seminary Ridge Historic Preservation Foundation (SRHPF) Symposium, entitled The Civil War in Song and Story." The paintings, will be on exhibit on the second floor of Valentine Hall of the Lutheran Theological Seminary, located on Seminary Ridge, in Gettysburg, and can be viewed during normal seminary hours, and throughout the symposium, which is scheduled for October 7th and 8th. There will be an artist reception on Friday evening, October 7, 2005, from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. A portion of all sales from this exhibit will benefit the Foundation.

Established in April of 1999, the SRHPF has diligently worked toward its mission, to restore, preserve, and maintain the National Historic Civil War properties, architecture, and other legacies associated with Seminary Ridge at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and to provide related education and communication of the legacies for the benefit of the public.

Jeff Fioravanti, a native of Massachusetts, has quickly established himself as a true and dear friend of preservation. An accomplished artist who has won multiple awards on the local and national level, he belongs to several highly respected art associations throughout the United States, holding the added distinction of signature member" in the Connecticut Pastel Society, Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod, and the Pastel Society of America.

In two plus years, the artists efforts have offered a unique insight and appreciation for our countrys hallowed ground. Mirroring his motto Painting the Soul of America" and his mission, Painting today, to preserve the past, for tomorrow" he has parlayed his talents and passion for capturing the pristine lands and links to our legacy in a manner that has attracted much interest and many accolades from throughout the civil war and fine art communities, while helping to raise nearly $20,000 for various preservation groups and museums.

These lands are not just blood stained fields, but living classrooms," stated the artist. They house not just footsteps of history, but they are home to multiple species of plants and animals as well."

Each day they touch our lives, the sacrifices laid upon these lands are reflected in all that we know today," said Mr. Fioravanti. As Americans, we owe it to ourselves to do all that is possible to protect and preserve these treasures for today and tomorrow," continued the artist. Im just trying to do my part."

To learn more about The Civil War in Song and Story" Symposium, or the Seminary Ridge Historic Preservation Foundation, please visit their web site at http://www.seminaryridge.org, contact them by phone Linda Hess, project coordinator at 717-338-3030.

To learn more about artist Jeff Fioravanti, his artwork and efforts with historic preservation, please visit his web site at http://www.fioravanti-fineart.com, or contact the artist directly at 781-595-5961.

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