'Inspired: Art at Work'
INSPIRED: Art at Work will bring 2 visiting artists and 2 local artists to socially engaged projects in summer 2018. Working closely with scientists, and policy-makers, and five local partner organizations, Citizens for a Healthy Community, Western Slope Conservation Center, Farm and Food Alliance, Solar Energy International, and North Fork Valley Creative Coalition, artists will create socially-engaged works that explore and address selected environmental, cultural, social, and economic issues vital to preserving the natural world and the quality of life and sense of place in the North Fork Valley. These collaborations and a final symposium are designed to broadly engage community dialog on concerns vital to the future of this rural area. Farm to table dinner offerings Saturday, August 25th. Regional and national speakers including Woody Tasch of Slow Money, Robin Kimmerer, acclaimed author of Braiding Sweetgrass, Regina Lopez Whiteskunk, advocate for Bears Ears protection, Brian Calvert, Editor in Chief of High Country News.
Date: August 24-26, 2018 3:00 PM-1:00 PM
Location: Poulos Park, Paradise Theater | Grand Ave., Paonia, CO 81428 | 971-712-8855
Admission:
Tickets will go on sale May 1st. We are currently seeking business and ag. related sponsors for this event.
Event website: elsewherestudios.org
