Persimmon Project
Launched in May, 2021, Persimmon Project facilitates the creation of murals featuring native flora and fauna in both public and private spaces in Northern Virginia and beyond. Persimmon Project will pair visual art and biology to engage the region in lasting aesthetic and educational experiences and an ongoing effort in meaningful place-making.
The project is named for the persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), a native fruit, which can be eaten after the first frost of the year.
We are woman-owned company based in Fairfax, Virginia.
Who We Are
Art Committee
Science Committee
Science Committee
The Art Committee is a group of creatives guiding our efforts. They may assist in the development and distribution of RFPs and serve on art selection panels. Members of the Art Committee are equipped to create murals for Persimmon Project clients.
Science Committee
Science Committee
Science Committee
The Science Committee guides our artists to visual resources for instruction and inspiration. The Science Committee also provides information regarding the species in each mural to each site for the benefit of the community they serve.
Founding Director
Science Committee
Founding Director
Sarah Berry believes public art belongs everywhere, even in the suburbs. She has 22+ years of experience producing cultural events, curating in traditional and non-traditional spaces, and building community through meaningful arts engagement.
Sarah makes photo-based and nature-inspired art and loves sauntering in the woods with her husband and children.