Save the Prairie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Trust Board of Ebey’s Landing
January 24, 2010

Book Signing to Support Preservation & Education in Ebey’s Reserve

Contact: Emi Morgan, Education & Outreach Coordinator
360-678-6084; emi_morgan@partner.nps.gov
Coupeville, WA

The beautiful and favorite places of Whidbey Island are captured in a newly-released book, Whidbey Island, the Jewel of Puget Sound. On February 13 from 11am-3pm at Pen Cove Gallery, photographer Denis Hill will sign and sell his book, donating the proceeds to preserving Central Whidbey’s rural character through the Ebey’s Forever Fund.

Hill is has spent a decade exploring and documenting Whidbey Island. Whidbey Island, the Jewel of Puget Sound is a portfolio of 44 scenic photographs from Oak Harbor to Langley with special emphasis on Deception Pass, Coupeville, and Ebey’s Reserve.

“I hope that this event inspires every artist who is inspired by the landscape, structures, and agricultural activity of central Whidbey to find creative ways to support the Reserve’s preservation and education effort,” commented Hill. “It is we who are especially invested in the Reserve; without these sights we would be poorer at our pursuits.”

Hill is widely recognized for his work, with photographs published in Runner’s World, Places to Retire, Wings West, Stock Car Racing, the Denver Post, and National Geographic’s The GreenGuide.com. He also earned the Qualified Panoramic Photographer designation from the International Association of Panoramic Photographers in 2002.

During this special event, $10 of each $19.95 book sold will be donated to the Ebey’s Forever Fund. The Ebey’s Forever Fund was created by the Trust Board of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve as a way to provide education and financial assistance to preserving the 400 nationally significant historic structures within the Reserve. The Pickard Family, LLC contributed a $50,000 matching grant to kick-start the fund last November.

“The Ebey’s Forever Fund works with owners of significant cultural resources to preserve and protect the scenic vistas and unique history, visible to us all,” said Reserve Manager, Mark Preiss.

Penn Cove Gallery is located at 9 Front Street in Coupeville. Attendees are invited to enjoy Valentine’s Day cookies and hot coffee.

Tour Time

Not to be confused with Tool Time, tour time refers to the Spring Art Studio Tour, featuring some of the most creative artists of central and north Whidbey Island. This March 6-7, 2010 event coincides with the annual Penn Cove MusselFest, so there are myriad reasons to visit the island.
The not-to-be-missed stop on the tour is my studio in Ann's Coup d'Art. Though Ann will be away from the island, it will be a great opportunity to visit Kay Parsons, Bev McQuary, Patty Picco, and moi.

Whidbey Island Book

My new book, Whidbey Island: The Jewel of Puget Sound, is now available. I've been selling copies at Ann's Coup d'Art, where my studio is. It is also available online at Amazon.com here.
The book is a portfolio of images representing Whidbey Island from the Deception Pass Bridge to Langley.