Call for Artists working with Environmental issues

Artists in all disciplines who work with environmental themes are invited to attend "Making Connections: Arts and Environment" on September 4.

This gathering is intended to build connections between artists and environmental and conservation organizations in the Chicago region. Together we will…

· Tour an exhibition of art installations that address lawn and lawn care that explores how we got to have so much grass in America, what the environmental consequences and the cultural ramifications are: 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 at this link:

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

A confirmation email will include specific event information.

This gathering is co-sponsored by The Field Museum, City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, Chicago Wilderness, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Friends of Ryerson Woods, and Jane Addams Hull-House Museum