Preserving A Picturesque America PAPA

Preserving A Picturesque America PAPA We seek the vantage point of the early adventure artists. To re-create the art of the picturesque…and preserve the sacred places that inspired so many.

Our Mission: To raise awareness and preserve natural and historic places through art and literature. The original Picturesque America serials explored natural as well as architectural wonders across the country and gave Americans new perspective on these national treasures. It also posed an important question. Over one hundred and forty years ago the artists and writers asked ” …what will become

of these unreplaceable natural places? ” By re-creating the original Picturesque America books from 1872 to 1874 we will look at how we as a nation have answered that question. Respected and preserved or exploited and destroyed? Both answers will motivate and hopefully inspire action.

More than a wonderful singer, she spoke up for individuals, communities and the world we live on.
08/26/2026

More than a wonderful singer, she spoke up for individuals, communities and the world we live on.

Today is the big day! The Edisto Island show, Preserving Edisto Through the Power of the Arts, opens with a reception a...
08/21/2026

Today is the big day!
The Edisto Island show, Preserving Edisto Through the Power of the Arts, opens with a reception at the Bailey House on Edisto Island.
The reception is Friday, August 21st 4-7pm.
The exhibit with be in view Friday, August 21st through Saturday, August 29th from 10am to 5pm daily.

The South Carolina chapter of Preserving a Picturesque America has joined forces with Edisto Island Open Land Trust on this project. The artists have been painting on location for months. Come out to support the preservation of the Store Creek Corner on Edisto Island.

Bailey House, 8083 Point of Pines Road, Edisto Island, SC


Preserving a Picturesque America (PAPA) is very excited to be teaming up with Edisto Island Open Land Trust (EIOLT) on a...
08/11/2026

Preserving a Picturesque America (PAPA) is very excited to be teaming up with Edisto Island Open Land Trust (EIOLT) on an upcoming exhibit highlighting Edisto Island and the historic Store Creek Corner. Proceeds from artwork sales will go to preservation and revitalization of the historic Store Creek Corner property.

The Preserving Edisto Through the Power of the Arts exhibition will open with a reception at the Bailey House on Friday, August 21st and be on view through Saturday, August 29th.

Please come out to support the artists in their efforts to protect this important historic location.

Opening Reception:
Friday, August 21st 4-7p.m.

Exhibition Dates:
Friday, August 21st through Saturday, August 29th

Open Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location:
Bailey House, 8083 Point of Pines Road, Edisto Island, SC

Oil painting by Rosie Phillips
"Store Creek"

Everyone is getting excited and sharing the news about our latest show in Edisto!Oil painting by Nancy Zydler"I LOVE THI...
08/11/2026

Everyone is getting excited and sharing the news about our latest show in Edisto!

Oil painting by Nancy Zydler
"I LOVE THIS PLACE"

“Preserving Edisto Through the Power of the Arts” brings together artists and conservationists to protect the island’s landscapes, history and culture.

We are looking forward to this beautiful art for this important exhibition. Such talent from artists that have stepped u...
08/07/2026

We are looking forward to this beautiful art for this important exhibition. Such talent from artists that have stepped up to protect Edisto in partnership with the Edisto Open Land Trust. 

Oil painting by Dorothy Allston Rogers
"Deep Roots"

The Edisto Island Open Land Trust is proud to partner with Preserving A Picturesque America PAPA for an exciting new exhibition, Preserving Edisto Through the Power of the Arts at Bailey House at Store Creek Corner!

Join us on Friday, August 21 from 4-7 PM for our opening reception and stop by to enjoy the exhibition from August 21-29 from 10 AM - 5 PM daily.

Local SC artists have been at work for months, capturing the natural beauty of this historic property to benefit the mission of EIOLT in protecting this muse that has inspired generations of artists.

In 2024, Preserving a Picturesque America (PAPA) had a celebrated exhibition in Charleston with modern interpretations of artwork created in the 1800s. To follow up on its success, this exciting show in Edisto will feature NEW locations also considered picturesque and in need of preservation. It is a continuation of PAPA’s mission to create collectible artwork that helps bring awareness and protection for significant places in South Carolina.

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07/10/2026

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Have any artist friends on the West Coast? We are starting a new chapter with a focus on the grand Yosemite National Par...
06/22/2026

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Love history & a good mystery? Looking for research volunteers to help rediscover these amazing 1800s sites!

The greedy, uninformed an immoral acts to this world that we live in are more than heartbreaking. They are simply danger...
04/22/2026

The greedy, uninformed an immoral acts to this world that we live in are more than heartbreaking. They are simply dangerous to our existence. Now is the time for all of us to not only speak for the trees, but the entire planet! We cannot be passive tree, hugging nature lovers anymore. We must be activist every day and let our representatives know hands-off our old growth forest and public lands Let’s make the entire world worth living in again. Earth Day every day!✊🏼

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