Welcome to EcoArts Connections!
Pardon our virtual dust. We are in the midst of a very exciting website redesign. In the meantime, here is some information about upcoming events.
What We Do
EcoArts Connections brings together science, arts, and other organizations to deepen understanding of climate change and speed the shift to sustainable living. Our activities include performances, exhibits, talks, tours, convenings, consulting, and other activities and events.
Current and Upcoming Schedule
January 24 - April 6, 2011 Seattle, Washington
Forecast: Communicating Weather and Climate
Washington State Convention Center North and South Gallerias
"Forecast" is an arts/science visual art exhibit presented by the American Meteorological Society and EcoArts Connections, curated by Lele Barnett. Forecast features the work of 36 regionally, nationally, and internationally known Washington State-based artists, eight of whom collaborated with scientists to create new work specifically for this exhibit.
http://www.wsctc.com/while_at_wsctc/art.aspx
http://blog.ametsoc.org/uncategorized/art-and-science-to-reign-together-in-seattle/
January 27 - April 6, 2011 Boulder, Colorado
Running the Numbers: Portraits of Mass Consumption
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History, BioLounge
Running the Numbers: Portraits of Mass Consumption is an exhibition of award-winning photographer Chris Jordan’s work, making the statistics of mass consumption visceral. This exhibition is presented by the CU Museum of Natural History.
March 7 – 9, 2011, 7 pm, Monday-Wednesday Boulder, Colorado
Preparations for the Obsolescence of the Y Chromosome, Second Edition
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History, Paleontology Hall
Preparation Y is an artistically wild, scientifically accurate movement/theatre piece created by dancer/performance artist Michelle Ellsworth in collaboration with global change biologist Rob Guralnick that explores the science surrounding the shrinkage of the Y chromosome. “Preparation Y” asks the questions, “What will be missed if men are gone?” “How might biodiversity and sustainability of various kinds be affected?” and “How can we replace men with choreography, apparati, web technology, and a well stocked ‘man archive’?” Each performance will be followed by a brief panel discussion with Ellsworth and a scientist.
Preparation Y is co-presented by EcoArts Connections and the CU Museum of Natural History.
August 22 - December 31, 2011 Boulder, Colorado
Bird Shift: The Anthropogenic Ornithology of North America
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and the JUMP Bus Route
"Bird Shift" features the work of visual artist Brian D. Collier and includes a new commission inspired by shifting bird habitats in Boulder County due to human encroachment, urbanization, and climate change, along with “Bus Birding,” a project designed to inspire people to ride the bus and people on the bus to learn more about birds. Partners include the Museum, GO Boulder, Boulder County Nature Association, and others to be confirmed.
Bird Shift is co-presented by EcoArts Connections and the CU Museum of Natural History.
September 22 - October 1, 2011 Indianapolis, Indiana
FLOW: The White River Festival
Various locations throughout Indianapolis and beyond
The White River Festival is a community-wide series of activities facilitated by EcoArts Connections and presented by more than 15 collaborating organizations including performances, exhibits, talks, tours, and other events surrounding visual artist Mary Miss’s project FLOW: Can You See the River?
Collaborators include the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Central Indiana Land Trust, Butler University Center for Urban Ecology, City of Indianapolis Office of Sustainability, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Empower Results, Friends of the White River, Hoosier Environmental Council, IUPUI Center for Earth and Environmental Sciences, Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis Zoo, Indy Parks, Marian University, Upper White River Watershed Alliance, White River State Park, and USGS
September 22, 2011 - August 2014 Indianapolis, Indiana
FLOW: Can You See the River?
Indianapolis Museum of Art - Art & Nature Park and other locations
FLOW: Can You See the River? will reveal important and unique elements of the White River water system through a series of installations at stopping points along the river and the canal, engaging visitors and increasing awareness of the watershed and the role it plays in the life of the city and its inhabitants. FLOW: Can You See the River? is created by visual artist Mary Miss, commissioned by the Indianapolis Museum of Art, with surrounding FLOW: White River Festival events facilitated by EcoArts Connections and collaborating organizations (see above).
January 17 - August 8, 2012 Boulder, Colorado
the invisible connectedness of things
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History BioLounge
the invisible connectedness of things will be a multimedia exhibition of work created by Los Angeles visual artist Kim Abeles bringing together smog, lichen, biodiversity, kids, adults, and inspiring people to ride the bus, bike, or walk. Project partners include the Museum, GO Boulder, Manhattan Middle School, National Center for Atmospheric Research, and others to be confirmed.
Watch for our new site coming up soon in 2011.
To volunteer, contribute, sponsor, or otherwise get involved, contact us at info.ecoarts@gmail.com 303.449.2128.