Gimme Green: Nature and Money

Deadline Type: 
fixed
Deadline: 
3/30/2010
Call Type: 
Exhibitions
Eligibility: 
International

Friends of Ryerson Woods is accepting applications for the upcoming exhibition in the Brushwood Gallery entitled Gimme Green: Nature and Money.  Do you have a drawing, cartoon, short film, painting, sculpture, spoken word or poem that relates to or comments on the complex relationship between economics and the environment? We’d like to see it. The show will run from June through July. For visual pieces, please submit 2-3 high resolution jpegs and an artist statement to Deb Donnelley at ddonnelley@yahoo.com  by March 30.

Questions? 847.968.3346.

We are interested in exploring themes such as:

environment / money

green / business

sustainability / commerce

nature / economy

conscience / convenience

 

Posting Organization

Friends of Ryerson Woods

URL: 
http://www.ryersonwoods.org
Organization Main Email: 
ddonnelley@yahoo.com
Contact Information: 

21850 N. Riverwoods Rd.
Deerfield, IL 60015
Google Map

Organization Description: 

Friends of Ryerson Woods
Created in 1982, Friends of Ryerson Woods works closely with the Lake County Forest Preserves to help protect this rare ecosystem for present and future generations. Friends of Ryerson Woods sponsors environmental education programs and projects to contribute to the resources at Ryerson Woods and inspire and inform people about the importance of our remaining natural areas.

Mission
Friends of Ryerson Woods uses the unique setting of Ryerson Woods to catalyze people's understanding, life-long appreciation, and behavior in support of nature. Friends accomplishes its mission in partnership with the Lake County Forest Preserve District.
 
Vision
Friends of Ryerson Woods will be a steward of the natural sanctuary that the Woods provide, ensuring its continuance as a quiet retreat.  The historic buildings and grounds will be a center for training, education and discourse about nature for all skill levels and age groups, and an incubator for innovative approaches to environmental issues.  Friends will convene organizations of the Chicago metropolitan region to seek creative, collaborative partnerships, providing a rich array of interdisciplinary programs that build a tradition of quality and dynamism.


Contact Information
Contact Name: 
Deb Donnelley
Contact Email: 
ddonnelley@yahoo.com
Contact Phone Number: 
847-968-3346
Contact Information: 

21850 N. Riverwoods Rd.
Deerfield, IL 60015
Google Map
URL: 
http://www.ryersonwoods.org

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