Harvest

by sara

Opening Reception: Friday, October 2, 6-8pm | Exhibition up through October 31, 2009

harvest

This October, The Bridge will host an entire month of programs and events devoted to the themes of FOOD, FARM, and ANIMALS. In the Gallery: A group exhibition showcasing a number of regional, national and international artists on the Harvest themes. At the space and around town: Events ranging from workshops and talks to film screenings, slow food brunches and more. The Goal: To educate and inspire audiences to learn more about the many issues facing food, farms and animals in our local community and beyond.

EXHIBITION & INSTALLATIONS

Harvest Group Art Exhibition – Opening Reception

Friday, October 2, 6-8pm | Exhibition up through October 31, 2009
A group show featuring works by: Greg Stewart, Betsy Walton, Mark Leibert, Jason Polan, Ben Shaffer, Travis Robertson, Allyson Mellberg, Jeremy Taylor and others.

Nourish(meant)

A bus, a garden, a kitchen. Growth, community, shared meals. These are the new aesthetics: art as a process that nourishes people.

Audio Documentaries | Interviews | Conversations and Ephemera

A collection of audio works on the Harvest theme.

The Harvest Reading Room

In the middle gallery throughout October: A micro-library of select volumes as well as information about local and regional organizations, individuals and efforts in the areas of Food, Farms and Animals.

OTHER EVENTS:

Four Harvest-Themed Short Films

Thursday, October 15, 2009 | 7pm | $5

“The Beekeepers” with filmmaker Richard Robinson
“Leche” and “Mala Leche” by Naomi Uman
“John Cage Mushroom Hunting in Stony Point” by Jud Yalkut

The Harvest Music Festival | A Benefit for The Bridge

Saturday, October 24, 2009 | 1-5pm | $15 ($10 students)
Featuring: Jim Waive, The (all new) Acorn Sisters, Keith Morris and The Crooked Numbers, Mister Baby, Pantherburn and more

Empire, Bride of the Narwhal and The Deepsea Goes

Sunday, October 25, 2009 | 8pm | $5

“Nakashi” (Taiwanese Burlesque): Typhoon Relief Benefit

Friday, October 30, 2009 | 8pm | $12 ($8 for students)