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Under the distinguished patronage of the Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Historic Sites Association presented its annual Manning Awards Ceremony, on 24 April. The Landfall Trust received the Manning Award in the International Category for excellence in the public presentation of historic place and the origins of the residents of its Kent Cottage.
Landfall's Kent Cottage Open House, Sunday, May 20, 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy Landfall historic past!
The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery has selected Sam Douglas as the 2012 Kent Cottage Artist-in-Residence. Read more about Sam on our News and Events page under 2012 Artists & Writers-in-Residence.
Treat a special friend to the signed limited edition fine-art print Kent Cottage at Landfall, by renowned Newfoundland artist Gerald Squires. Print salesdirectly support long-term preservation and conservation of the historic 200-year old Kent Cottage.
2011 was a landmark year for Kent Cottage at Landfall. Catch-up on the notable events of the past year in the 2012 Landfall Tust Newsletter.
AE Harris was an English amatuer artisit who, in the early 1930's, owned, lived and painted at Landfall's Kent Cottage. Do you or do you know someone who owns a Harris painting or etching that we may share on the website? If so, please contact the Trust.
The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery new exhibits features Nicola Hawkin's Junkosphere through April, New Romantics, contemporary works by Canadian artists and The Elusive Tom Thomson through May. The Featured Exhibit is Black Ice - David Blackwood: Prints of Newfoundland.
Canada Helps accepts donations on behalf of the Landfall Trust. Please donate, today!
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Landfall Trust of Brigus
Newfoundland and Labrador
The Landfall Trust is a registered charity established in 2005 through the legacy of the late Bradley Jacob Folensbee, Jr. (Jake).
The Trust oversees the undeveloped 11-acre Landfall preserve, a provincial heritage site with its 200-year old Kent Cottage, in the coastal community of Brigus, Newfoundland and Labrador, Jake’s seasonal residence for 51 years.
A lifetime educator and amateur artist, Jake’s passing wish was
that Landfall be a centre of lifelong learning opportunities for
people and organizations to practice the arts and humanities recognizing and benefiting Newfoundland’s unique heritage.
The Landfall Trust’s Mission is to preserve the historic Kent Cottage, protect Landfall’s pristine natural environment and provide arts, cultural and educational activities.
The Trust provides seasonal Artists and Writers-in-Residence programs, conducts resident artist directed workshops and special events.
The Board of Directors serves on a volunteer basis and is supported by an Advisory Council. They represent diverse skills and talents, including heritage preservation, the visual and literary arts, the surrounding community and its history, finance and fund development, and facilities conservation and management. All have an association with the community of Brigus and share Jake's vision.
The Trust is supported by its members, donations and the Landfall Press sale of resident artist fine-art prints. When not in use for its cultural and heritage activities, the cottage is rented as a pristine and historic weekly vacation retreat.
Please enjoy your visit to our website. Thank you for your interest in the Landfall Trust and its support of and contributions to the arts, education, cultural heritage and conservation of Landfall's historic Kent Cottage.
Kindest regards,
The Board of Directors
Landfall Trust, Inc.
At the Government House reception following the 2012 Manning Awards Ceremony, L-R: The Honourable Edward Roberts (former Lt. Governor), Roy Clarke (Chair, Brigus Historic & Conservation Society) Landfall Trust Board Members Caroline Stone, Tony Dearness, Elizabeth Bourgeois, Ralph Trickett (Deputy Mayor, Brigus) & Landfall Board Member Dennis Flynn.