CHESTER – Richmond-based artist, muralist, and writer Mickael Broth has received international acclaim for his “dancing” Bernie Sanders mural in Richmond. It was seen by over 1.5 million viewers on Imgur in less than a week and was shared widely through social media. Last week he was onsite at Henricus Historical Park donating his time and talents painting on a much smaller canvas to support the Henricus Children’s Education Fund. Instead of brick or block for his large scale murals, Broth was painting on wood. . The artist used a replica of a 17th century church door for his canvas, and worked for six hours to create this one-of-a-kind hops masterpiece. “I wanted to give back to my community, so I’ll auction off this piece in November and donate the proceeds to the education program here at Henricus.” Broth said.
Broth was asked by the hosts of the second annual Hops in the Park Harvest Festival, Henricus Historical Park and Chesterfield Economic Development, to design a piece that will be used on all marketing materials for the festival which is to be held on Saturday, Nov. 12.
Event sponsor, Capital Ale House, kicked-off the event last week as planning started for the fall festival. The event will be filled to the brim with live music, beer tasting, food, a Mickael Broth art gallery, and outstanding views of the James River. With the ability to interact with interpreters and learn what it was like to live on the banks of the James River more than four centuries ago, visitors will immerse themselves in the history of Virginia beer, hops farming, operating a farm brewery and so much more.
“This event is like no other in the region,” said Executive Director Charlie Grant of Henricus Historical Park. “Featuring more than 40 Virginia-produced drinks made by over 20 different Virginia-based breweries, combined with an art gallery presenting Richmond based artist, Mickael Broth, this event is truly all things Virginia.”
Historical Park has an outstanding education program that educates nearly 30,000 school children annually. Proceeds for the Hops In The Park Fall Festival benefit the Henricus Children’s Education Fund and Old Dominion Hops Cooperative. Other sponsors of the event include WestRock, RJ Smith Companies, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and The Old Dominion Hops Cooperative. You may contact Christina Vasiloff at 804-748-1131 for sponsorship opportunities. Please visit www.hopsinthepark.com for more information and check out the Henricus Historical Park Facebook page and Henricus.org for regular updates.
