“I hope that this, and the work that I produce, will help others recognize the value of preserving our National Parks for future generations.” -Kevin H. Adams
Kevin H. Adams (1959-2023) was a beloved local landscape artist and a park neighbor from Rappahannock County.
He was an SNPT Artist-in-Residence in 2017 and continued to support the program as part of the Artist Selection Committee in following years.
This endowment, created in his memory by his husband, Jay Ward Brown, will support SNPT’s artistic programming, including the Artists-in-Residence as well as initiatives in and around Shenandoah that prioritize early-stage artists.
“I want my paintings to say: ‘I saw this, and it spoke to me, and I wanted to share my experience with you!’ I share a part of who I am. I can’t always articulate, when I begin a painting, what it is that I need to communicate, but in finishing a painting, I learn something about myself.” —K.H.A