Bread & Salt Drawing Experience

Bread and Salt Drawing Experience:

Hosted by Keyonna Butler, this still life sketch club inspired by the Bread and Salt exhibition offers charcuterie and desserts for a cozy celebration. Participants will engage in warm-ups, guided observation prompts, and a relaxed sketching session, catering to artists and anyone seeking a creative break.

About Bread & Salt:

Bread & Salt is a community-centered project exploring the ways food shapes memory, identity, culture, and connection. Through an exhibition, a communal meal, and a community cookbook, the project invites artists, cooks, writers, restaurants, and residents to reflect on the stories carried through recipes, traditions, and shared tables.

How does food function as communication, control, memory, or care? What does it reveal about power, intimacy, or belonging? Where does it connect us, and where does it divide us? Across cultures, bread and salt symbolize hospitality, survival, and belonging.

Drawing from these themes, Bread & Salt examines food as a form of care, communication, ritual, labor, and cultural inheritance. Together, the exhibition, potluck, and cookbook create a living archive of the people, histories, and traditions that nourish community life.

About the Gallery:

This exhibition is organized by the Lansdowne Art Committee, a volunteer group of The Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation. The mission of the Lansdowne Arts Committee is to create, foster, and promote Lansdowne's identity as a vibrant and inspiring artistic community. The Lansdowne Art Committee is dedicated to nurturing creative expression, enhancing community engagement, stimulating economic growth, preserving and celebrating Lansdowne's diversity, and cultivating arts education and access.

The 20*20 House is a Lansdowne Borough owned property. Originally a residential home built in the early 19th century, the 20*20 House has been transformed into a community space with gallery spaces on 2 floors, a dedicated workshop space, as well as a yoga studio.

Accessibility Statement of 20*20 House: The LEDC and Lansdowne Art Committee are committed to provide a welcoming and accessible environment for all individuals, including those with disabilities. We strive to ensure that our facilities, services, and events are as accessible as we can make them, giving you the confidence to visit us.

Parking: There are several dedicated parking spaces on campus available to the public, as well as additional street parking along Lansdowne Court.

There is a passenger drop-off area on the rear accessibility ramp.

First Floor Accessibility

Inclusive Design: Our first floor is designed to be inclusive and ensure accessibility for all. Approachable Entrance: Our accessible entrance is in the back of the house. There is a ramp for whoever needs it. If possible, please email us at arts@lansdownesfuture.org in advance of your visit so we can ensure that the gallery sitter is aware that this entrance will be used. Accessible Restroom: We offer two accessible gender-neutral bathroom for the convenience of all visitors. Wide Walkways: Our walkways are wide enough to accommodate wheelchair users, ensuring smooth and easy navigation. Rest areas: There are benches and seating throughout the house for those who need to rest. A filtered water fountain is available to the public.

Second Floor Accessibility

Staircase: The staircase has steep steps. It may be difficult for those who are tall or have mobility issues.

Commitment to Improvement

We recognize the importance of continuous improvement in accessibility and are committed to making our facilities as inclusive as possible where we can. If you have any specific accessibility needs or suggestions for how we can improve, please contact us. We will do our best to accommodate your requests and ensure a positive experience at the 20*20 House.