Through the stewardship of land, the soul of the community endures, its timeless essence safeguarded, and the lives
of its residents are forever enriched by
nature's enduring embrace.
LAND TRUST OF NORTH ALABAMA
CANOPY
SHYNESS
Art Exhibition / Experience 2026
Canopy Shyness is a forthcoming solo art exhibition inspired by the quiet phenomenon in which tree canopies instinctively avoid touching—allowing light and resources to nourish the ecosystems below.
Expanding her latest work into a broader ecological and spatial dialogue, the artist Charlotte Marie Isbell—known for her immersive, nature-driven oil paintings that bridges ecological sensitivity and human experience with contemporary expression—will explore movement, contrast, light, and restraint, not only within the land, but in how we move through it.
Curated in partnership with the Land Trust of North Alabama, color, form, and scale will converge to create a multi-sensory experience—inviting our region to reflect on land stewardship and the quiet beauty of boundaries.
This proposal outlines a rare opportunity to align with a project of both substance and awe: a collaboration with a respected conservation organization and an internationally recognized and collected artist, designed to directly support land preservation efforts across the region.
About the Artist
Charlotte Marie Isbell is an Australian-born artist based in Madison, Alabama. Working primarily with oil on canvas, her practice explores what it means to live fully in a woman’s body — to hold complexity, softness, memory, and movement in equal measure. Her paintings reflect an ongoing dialogue between internal experience and external environment, shaped by contrast, color, and the quiet rhythms of place.
Painting from her garden studio at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Charlotte draws deeply from nature — not only as subject, but as collaborator. Her work is grounded in personal experience and ecological awareness, offering layered, immersive pieces that invite reflection and resonance. While the Southern landscape holds her daily life, her perspective is shaped by time living in Australia, Europe, and the United States, creating a practice that is both rooted and cross-cultural.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
- Paris artist residency and study at
La Sorbonne University, France
- 10 Solo exhibitions across USA and AUS in the last 7 years
- 5 artworks held by notable international collectors
- Print edition representation by Anthropologie International
- Artworks in private and commercial collections across Australia, Europe and America
- Most recently, two paintings from her Beautiful Mess series were selected for the extended long-list of the Jackson’s International Art Prize, placing them within the top 25% of almost 1,400 entries.
An Immersive
Art Experience
We see an immersive experience that brings awe to art, nature and our own human connection to both.
A reflective, uplifting space of curiosity and beauty.
Where guests connect in new ways to the idea of stewardship of our beautiful land.
Art Show Space Proposal
PURPOSE:
This proposal outlines a potential partnership between Preservation Company, The Land Trust
of North Alabama, and artist Charlotte Marie Isbell to host an immersive art exhibition that highlights the intersection of space, nature, and community experience.
By opening the doors of Preservation Company to this thoughtfully curated event, the project would welcome The Land Trust’s esteemed patrons, Charlotte Marie Isbell collectors, and members of the public into a unique environment—one that reflects Huntsville’s evolution as a city that values conservation, creativity, and cultural enrichment.
REQUEST:
We’re seeking a unique, somewhat unexpected—but suitable—space to host this immersive exhibition. To bring this vision to life, we are inviting Preservation Company to sponsor the event by generously providing their upstairs area, ideally in either Spring or Fall of 2026.
THE SPACE
As a part of this offering we would require:
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Access for planning, installation, and deinstallation (schedule to be coordinated with your team).
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Capacity to accommodate up to 150 guests for an opening night reception.
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Ideally public accessibility for ongoing viewing during a two-month exhibition period (details for this would be confirmed with all parities prior to making this a public option)
Please note: all event logistics, operations, and space cleaning will be managed entirely by the exhibition team. Please see Useful Information for more details about security, insurance and timings.
VALUE TO PRESERVATION COMPANY
This collaboration offers Preservation Company a unique opportunity to extend your values of preservation, beauty, and thoughtful living into an immersive and meaningful experience.
By opening your doors to this one-of-a-kind event, you’ll help spark conversations around care
for place and community, while aligning your brand with something truly special.
Value includes:
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Brand Presence: Prominent recognition across all exhibition signage, printed materials, press releases, and digital marketing.
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Event Photography: Full access to professionally captured images from the event, available for your use in marketing, communications, or internal documentation.
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Original Artwork: As a gesture of appreciation, Charlotte Marie Isbell will gift an original artwork from the collection (valued at $5,000) to commemorate the collaboration.
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Public Relations: Association with a high-profile cultural event, demonstrating support for community enrichment and creative partnerships.
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Private Opening Night Access: You, your team, and your valued clients will be warmly invited to attend the exclusive opening night celebration.
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Private Use Opportunity: Should you wish, the space may also be made available for a private Preservation Company-hosted event during the exhibition period—offering a unique and elevated environment to entertain clients, partners, or your internal team. The exhibition team can assist in facilitating this, making it a seamless experience.
Useful Information
Ensuring the safety and protection of your brand and space is our top priority. Here are the measures in place to guarantee a seamless and secure collaboration:
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Insurance: The event and all artworks will be fully insured.
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Installation: The most suitable and minimally invasive installation method will be determined collaboratively and approved by all parties.
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Press & Marketing Approval: You and/or your team will have full access to all press and marketing materials prior to release.
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Visibility Preferences: We are happy to tailor your level of public visibility—ranging from prominent branding to a more subtle or behind-the-scenes presence—based on your company’s preferences.
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Timeline Overview: Our intention is for the exhibition to run for approximately two months, with a program shaped around the space’s capacity and the specific artworks. Installation will take place the week prior to opening, with deinstallation scheduled immediately afterward.
Our team will coordinate all logistics to suit your availability and ensure minimal disruption.
The Minds & Hands
BEHIND THE CANOPY SHYNESS EXPERIENCE
Lindsey Pattillo Keane
Land Trust Board Member
MidCity District Associate
Patricia Davis
Land Trust Event Coordinator
Former Art Curator
UNO Art Gallery Nebraska
Charlotte Marie Isbell
Artist
Art Experience
Creative Director
"Created from a passionate community-driven conservation effort."
The Land Trust of North Alabama and Charlotte Marie Isbell would be honored to include you as part of this vision.
We are currently in conversation with three potential partners to determine the most suitable space for this experience. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further, please reach out by April 30th so we can begin formalizing arrangements and organizing any necessary site visits.
Thank you.
All content, images, and concepts © Charlotte Marie Isbell. This proposal is confidential and intended solely for the use of the recipient. No part may be shared, reproduced, or implemented without express written permission.