Artists from Five Countries and Three Continents Premiere New Works at I-Park
During a three-week onsite residency, nine artists will creatively engage I-Park’s natural and built environments, culminating in a multi-disciplinary, multi-sensory outdoor weekend exhibition. This year’s artists are Jeremiah Barber (California), Sally Kidall (Australia), Chelsea Leventhal (Germany), Anthony Heinz May (New York/Oregon), John Melvin (Washington/France), John R. Neeson (Australia), Sasha Petrenko (Washington), Elena Redaelli (Norway/Italy) and Moira Williams (New York).
Saturday, Sept. 21 | 6 to 10 p.m. I-Park’s annual Illuminations Gala, will feature a VIP preview walk unveiling the nine new artworks in the company of the participating artists – as well a sit down dinner by Gourmet Galley, dessert by Creative Cakes by Donna, live music by Goza Latin Band and silent and live auctions. Bid on artwork, vintage wines and cultural and culinary experiences. All proceeds will help provide 60 fully-funded artists’ residencies in 2020. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased on-line at i-park.org or by calling 860-873-2468.
Sunday, Sept. 22 | 1 to 6 p.m. The 2019 Site-Responsive Art Biennale – a free community event. Guests will receive a map so they can create their own self-guided tour of the new installations, all set along I-Park’s system of scenic art/nature trails. Tickets can be reserved on-line at i-park.org
I-Park, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, has, since its inception in 2001, provided almost 1,000 fully-funded residencies to artists from around the world. To learn more about artists’ residencies and other opportunities, public programming and ways to support I-Park, visit i-park.org. I-Park is deeply appreciative of the support provided by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County/Mary Janvrin and Natalie Janvrin Wiggins Fund for Birds, Other Animals and Nature.