Arts + Environment: Making Connections

Making Connections: Arts and Environment

September 4, 2008, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

At The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Please join us at a gathering to build connections between artists and environmental and conservation organizations in the Chicago region. Together we will…

· Tour an exhibition of art installations Lawn Nation: Art and Science of the American Lawn

· Hear about successful past collaborations of artists and environmentalists and future opportunities

· Learn about research recently conducted by the New Allies for Nature and Culture program at The Field Museum that shows how organizations across the region are engaging arts and creative practices to help people make connections to nature and the environment

· Network with artists and Chicago Wilderness partner organizations

Space is limited. Reservations Required!!

RSVP by September 1, 2008 to:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Nl1fXvPE5oYo5x7cq6J88A_3d_3d

A confirmation email will provide event specifics.