Behind the scenes: “The Willapa Bay Oyster and its Environs” art exhibit
The show examines the past, present, and future of the oyster, its home in the Willapa Bay, and how the oyster has shaped local communities
The show examines the past, present, and future of the oyster, its home in the Willapa Bay, and how the oyster has shaped local communities
Maureen Hearty transforms objects, space, and community, seeing art as a tool for action, education, and opportunity. The majority of her community-based work today is on the eastern plains of Colorado, considered one of the most sparsely populated areas in the United States. In Joes, Colorado (pop. 78), she is activating space using art, music, and the collection of story. In 2020, Maureen and her friend Kristin Stoltz were awarded an NEA grant for a project titled “Arts for a Prairie Seas: Farming Fluxus.”
By Carmina TaylorStrategic Advisor, Rural Assembly As a newly minted Strategic Advisor for Rural Assembly, I welcomed the opportunity to experience the annual gathering of
This year, Center for Rural Strategies fellow Quintissa Peake has represented the Rural Assembly at events throughout the country. She reflects here on her experience
This year, Center for Rural Strategies fellow Quintissa Peake has represented the Rural Assembly at events throughout the country. She reflects here on her experience
Taneum Fotheringill writes about the potential for magic when our values of inclusion and belonging meet civic participation.
Caryl Hale is the executive director of the Norton Regional Health Foundation and amember of the Norton Arts Council in Norton, Kansas. Hale brings her experience in farming and foodsystems with her to both roles, helping to create rural health policies that center art and food production.
Replay of Rural Assembly Everywhere 2024 now available.
Extend your Everywhere experience by registering for one or more of three workshops hosted with partners Aug. 6- 8th, the week following our mainstage programming on Aug. 1.
Welcome to Rural Food Traditions, a podcast series of Rural Remix. We’re starting where many meals across diverse food traditions begin: with bread. Food is a uniter; and across culinary traditions, bread is a common thread. In this episode, On this episode talk with Lois Keller about German breads.