February 26, 2008
Central Ohio Green News - 2/26/2008
These articles, news items, and opportunities for action came to our attention recently:
- Paul Bonneville's report on the Columbus streetcars initiative (Columbus RetroMetro)
- Call for entries for an environmental awareness art show (The Walker Evans Effect)
- Which candidate can launch us into world leadership in the coming energy revolution? (No Impact Man)
Labels: 2008 Presidential Primaries, arts, news
May 26, 2007
Make Art, Not Trash
Michelle Stitzlein makes sculpture and other art out of recycled objects. Recycled art probably won't save the world, but it's a great reminder that castoff materials can be reused and repurposed! And isn't hers cheerful? Michelle is the same artist who has been featured on Artzine all month, too.Michelle will be leading a family workshop at the Franklin Park Conservatory July 14 where you and your kid can make a Chillin Flower Magnet. The workshop is free with admission.
And if you grow to love making art from recycled objects, for a few bucks you can become a member of the Waste Not Center and access loads of free raw material. Or, on the supply side, if you have art or office materials to donate, give the center a call at (614) 278-9445.
Labels: arts, events, fun, kids, recycling, resources
May 19, 2007
The Beanfield: Organic Public Art
This interdisciplinary project is in its second year. It combines art, culture, and agriculture in a unique and completely inexplicable (to me) way! Check out the Wexner Center description, or this 2006 news release from the OSU College of the Arts for more details. (Edited 5/20.)The kickoff for year two is Food for Thought, a fundraiser for the Mid-Ohio Foodbank 's Operation Feed on Monday at the Wexner Center.
The project was inspired by Henry David Thoreau's bean-field as described in Walden
. I'm going to have to read Walden again, or at least this chapter, to fill in the blanks.
. I'm going to have to read Walden again, or at least this chapter, to fill in the blanks. 