Living Sky Foundation

Embracing the Spirit through Creative Expression and Hands-on Learning

To educate, motivate and inspire individuals to achieve optimum well~being and a purposeful existence through a conscious re-connect with nature.

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Curriculum Development
Environmental Conservation                                                                                                             Community Strengthening                                                                                                                   Artist Services

Founded in 2006 in Rappahannock County, Living Sky Foundation is committed to building a culturally diverse foundation to improve the quality of rural existence through social change and public outreach, as well as support continuous learning and youth leadership. 

Focus on self-expression, healing arts, mindfulness and positive values are emphasized through creative and cultural enrichment programs available to participants regardless of age, or status levels.

Founder and Artistic Director, Cherl Crews has combined her talents by introducing inspirational lesson plans, music and art enrichment programs, and curriculum development designed to enhance the quality of life, health and well being for over two decades.

Now in our 19th year of service to the Rappahannock Community and beyond, your generous gifts help support our organization's contributions to the community through programming, education and outreach which allows us to focus on environmental conservation and preservation, recreation and wellness, responsible global citizenship, visual and regenerative arts, creative and cultural enrichment, artist sustainability and community strengthening as we support programs such as the Sperryville ARTist Cooperative and the Rappahannock Red Tent Sisterhood. 

Testimonials

Living Sky Foundation’s “Earth Allegiance” What a great project. The students learned a lot and created a wonderful tribute to Mother Earth and Shenandoah National Park. WE were honored to accept the mural as a 75th-anniversary gift and have several ideas of how to display the work of Rappahannock County Students in the Shenandoah National Park."       -Martha Bogel, SuperintendentShenandoah National Park, VA

"Our students have really enjoyed the experience working with Living Sky Foundation. It's always a benefit to have different groups collaborating together on a project that will benefit the community.”  -Susan Hoffman, DirectorBelle Meade Schoolhouse, Sperryville VA

"We gained a better understanding of the nature around us, and then we expressed what we'd learned through art. It was very fun, and it was also a lesson in collaboration.”-Elliot Caldwell, StudentBelle Meade Schoolhouse, Sperryville VA

"The contributions of Living Sky Foundation always help to support our nurturing and holistic approach to education.”   -Jane Mullen, Director Hearthstone School, Sperryville VA

"Thank you for the wonderful artistic workshops. You are certainly gifted at working with children. It is because of you that affordable and high-quality programs exist. Living Sky Foundation is a great benefit to our rural community."  -Jenny Kapsa, RCPS Education Coordinator, Washington VA

"We look forward to having Living Sky Foundation and its Earth Allegiance mural at the River District. It is a tribute to one of the most valuable assets of our community--our youth. The mural is the epitome of what our creative community is all about. We believe art enriches life".  -Jim Allmon, Art DirectorRiver District Arts, Sperryville VA

"I am grateful for the efforts of Living Sky Foundation to provide a venue for artists to emerge from, as well as assistance essential to promote and market the art.”                   -Adam A.D. Disbrow, Artist and Tradesman,  Charlottesville, VA

"Our Community is richer by having the programing Living Sky Foundation provides. If these opportunities were not available to our children, I wonder how would they discover they each have such unique talents.”  -Lisa Pendleton, DirectorChild Care & Learning Center, Washington,  VA

"So grateful for all of the energy you put into creating amazing, powerful events that are so open, welcoming.  I am thankful for all the healing energy that is shared and for the strengthening of community.  All your hard work that is done behind the scenes is deeply appreciated."   - Lisa Powers, Five Fold Path/Agnihotra Center, Madison, VA

"You are an inspiring group with such vital and exquisite light that you bring to the world".     -Jen Rettigan, Asheville North Carolina 

"Wow - You all are so incredibly beautiful and a joy to collaborate with. What a treasure you have in each other and your community."  - Kat Maier, Sacred Plant Traditions, Charlottesville, Virginia