The Verdancy Project presents The Ecology of Proximity: How it Feels to Make Place-Based Art, an artist talk and creative meetup. Join artist in residence Anita Spaeth as they discuss the personal significance of place-based creative experimentation, as well as work created during their time in residence.

This event will also be an opportunity for like-minded creatives to meet, connect and explore the grounds of The Verdancy Project. 

Anita Spaeth is an interdisciplinary artist and arts-integrated environmental educator based in Oregon. They use poetry, print, and book arts to discuss the everyday, ecology, contemporary land-use politics, environmental degradation, and metaphysical uncertainty of living in the Anthropocene. 

Date: Thursday, August 18th
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:00 - Meet and Mingle
6:00 pm - Anita Spaeth artist talk
Admission: Free

Refreshments will be provided. We encourage carpooling as parking is limited. Please note that The Verdancy Project is a natural rural environment and the terrain is uneven. Unfortunately due to this, the grounds are not mobility accessible. This event will be held outdoors, we suggest sunscreen and bug spray. 

For questions or inquiries, please contact info@verdancyproject.com.