About the Event:

Join us for an enlightening event featuring two distinguished speakers, Dr. Anders Carlson and Daniela Naomi Molnar, each offering unique perspectives on the intersection of art and science in the context of transitions and migration in the face of climate change.

About the Speakers:

Dr. Anders Carlson fell in love with glaciers as an undergraduate student while conducting research at Matanuska Glacier in Alaska. After receiving his B.A.s in Geology and German from Augustana College, IL, he earned a M.S. at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Ph.D. at Oregon State University in glacial geology. Following a postdoc at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, MA, he was a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and then Oregon State University before founding the Oregon Glaciers Institute. Anders has studied glacier-climate change for a quarter century in the United States, Canada, Greenland, Svalbard, Scandinavia, Patagonia and Antarctica.

Daniela Naomi Molnar is an artist, poet, and pigment worker collaborating with the mediums of language, image, paint, pigment, and place. She is also a wilderness guide, educator, and eternal student.

An entry in the Oregon Encyclopedia states, “Molnar pioneered the notion that art can speak to climate change.” Her work is the subject of a front-page feature in the Los Angeles Times, an Oregon Art Beat Profile, and a feature in Poetry Daily.

Her visual work has been shown nationally, is in public and private collections internationally, and has been recognized by numerous grants, fellowships, and residencies. Her book CHORUS is a finalist for the 2024 Oregon Book Award, and was selected by Kazim Ali as the winner of Omnidawn’s 1st/2nd Book Award. Her work will be anthologized in the forthcoming The Ecopoetry Anthology and is anthologized in Breaking the Glass: A Contemporary Jewish Poetry Anthology.

Her next books are PROTOCOLS (Ayin Press, 2025), and Light / Remains (Bored Wolves, 2024). She founded the Art + Ecology program at the Pacific Northwest College of Art and helped start and run the backcountry artist residency Signal Fire. A 3G Jew and daughter of immigrants, she is a diasporic student of the earth.

Join the inaugural Natural Dyes Workshop at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture! Dive into the world of natural dyeing with artist Madelaine Corbin, learning about dye plant harvesting, building dye pots, and extracting colors from plants. Leave with a finished textile, a natural dye journal, and a newfound appreciation for plant-based color. Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop is a celebration of artistry and sustainability.

In this talk, Gail Langellotto will present evidence on the importance of gardens to insect conservation, and highlight the plants and practices that are best poised to promote biodiversity in urban and suburban spaces. She will close the talk by highlighting some of the insects found in Sisters-area gardens, during her time at the Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture.

This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited so registration is required.

This is the second event in a series of Natural Dye Workshops with artist Madelaine Corbin.

Get ready to learn more about the fascinating world of natural dye at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture.

Dive into the technical processes behind natural color, where it comes from, and how to fasten it to fiber. This one-day workshop will focus on the dye process from start to finish. Participants will prepare their cloth samples using non-toxic mordants, build communal dye pots made from flowers grown at Pine Meadow Ranch, and dye both plant and protein fibers. Participants will leave with two finished textiles and a natural dye journal of swatches documenting the interaction between mordant, fiber type, and dye.

This is the third event in a series of Natural Dye Workshops with artist Madelaine Corbin.

Get ready to learn more about the fascinating world of natural dye at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture.

In this one-day workshop, participants will learn advanced techniques in layering natural dyes over various resist methods and overdyeing techniques. The workshop will delve into resist methods such as clamping, binding, sewing, and more, enabling participants to create intentional patterns on fabric beneath layers of natural color. Using pre-mordanted fabric and dye sourced from plants cultivated at Pine Meadow Ranch, attendees will craft two finished textiles, including a silk scarf and cotton bandana, made from plant and animal fibers.

All skill levels are welcome to join!

Join us for the Denim Care and Repair Workshop on Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture!
Embark on a journey to master the art of hand-stitched denim repair with California-based artist Eliot Spaulding. Join us in creating a decorative patch while celebrating sustainable garment care.
For this hands-on workshop, bring along a pair of jeans or any denim/heavy cotton article from your closet that bears a hole or tear in need of mending. Alternatively, come as you are, and craft a decorative patch to enhance a garment at a later date.

For more information, visit roundhouse foundation.org/events/

Please join us in the fourth Open Studio of the 2024 PMRCAA residency season!
Presenters for this event include painter Alfonso Fernandez, fibers artist Christie Lower, and multimedia artist Beatriz Guzman Velasquez.
Presentations are in Pine Meadow Ranch’s Classroom, on July 3rd beginning at 4 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited so registration is required.

The Drawing as a Meditation workshop invites participants to immerse themselves in the art of observational drawing, cultivating mindfulness through the gentle practice of slow observation. By exploring different drawing techniques with charcoal and finding inspiration in the natural landscape surrounding us, this workshop aims to create a sensory experience that will allow participants to develop a deeper awareness of nature and themselves. Through this exploration of the natural world, the workshop seeks to foster a deeper connection between mind, body, and environment.

PMRCAA is hosting a lecture, short- film screening and exhibition on June 20th featuring Indigenous artists from Louisiana and Alaska talking about communities in the two states facing displacement due to climate change.
Both the community of Isle de Jean Charles and of Shishmaref face displacement due to the impacts of climate change and rising sea levels. Chantel Comardelle and Dennis Davis will present stories, photographs and a film illustrating the contrasts between cultural beauty and the impacts of the climate crisis in their communities.
This event will be moderated by OSU professor Dr Elizabeth Marino.
Doors will open at 5.30pm so people have time to see the exhibition prior to the lecture and the screening.

This event is free to attend, registration is required.

This beginner-friendly workshop invites you to explore the art of needle felting and create three charming succulents using basic techniques.
Whether you’re a novice or have some experience, this workshop is designed for everyone interested in discovering the joys of needle felting. Unleash your creativity and bring these delightful succulents to life!
All skill levels welcome and all materials will be provided.

Join us for this event on Thursday, June 13th, 2024 at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture!
“Tracing Language with Paint” is a workshop designed to explore the intersection of language and emotion. Led by artist Alfonso Fernandez, participants will delve into the expressive potential of watercolor and mixed-media techniques. Through hands-on activities, attendees will learn how to convey thoughts, emotions, and dialogues using the elements of art and implied elements. This workshop aims to empower individuals by providing them with a creative outlet to communicate when traditional avenues may feel inaccessible.

This book making workshop uses Turkish map paper folding techniques to aid participants in creating a book while reflecting on the role of the river in the community and pondering the experience of fish during migration. Participants will use writing, drawing and other techniques in creating their books. These books become an intimate conversation between the viewer and the creator. As the pages of the book unfold, the content comes to life.

In this Open Studio you will learn about the three residents’ practices and what they have accomplished while they were at PMRCAA.
Presenters for this Open Studio include printmaker Rosa Valladeres, multimedia artist Jennifer Rabin, and multidisciplinary artist Atif Akin.
Presentations are in Pine Meadow Ranch’s new Classroom, on May 30th beginning at 4pm.

A zine is a self-published, often times low cost and lo-fi, non-commercial publication that is easy to distribute in local circles. This workshop engages publication as an artistic practice in an effort to connect through cultural commons, or the shared interdisciplinary knowledge acquired by varied communities.
During the workshop we will use the visual source material that participants bring along,
like old magazines, photo albums, record covers, to cut, copy and paste compositions
and produce and reproduce saddle stitched zines for distribution in the local bookshop
and other hubs around the residency.

This workshop will be taught by Atif Akin, an artist from Turkey based in New York with a focus on technoscientific criticism in the context of contemporary art, science, and politics.

In this Open Studio you will learn about the three residents’ practices and what they have accomplished while they were at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and Agriculture (PMRCAA).
Presenters for this Open Studio include scientist Minal Mistry, quilter Guiseppe Ribaudo, and multidisciplinary artist Esperanza Cortés.
Presentations are in Pine Meadow Ranch’s new Classroom, on May 9th beginning at 4pm.

Minal Mistry will employ a holistic approach, using systems thinking to unravel the environmental complexities shaping our lives in Oregon. Gain insights into the environmental burdens sustaining the unique Oregonian lifestyle and the nuanced interplay with our collective wellbeing.
This engaging talk will transcend local boundaries, shedding light on our global reliance and the far-reaching impact on communities worldwide.

Discover the intricate dynamics of environmental transitions and migrations amidst the challenges of climate change in the captivating Harney Basin. Join us for a thought-provoking lecture featuring distinguished speakers Teresa ‘Bird’ Wicks and Brenda Smith, as they offer unique perspectives on this pressing issue.

Minal Mistry will employ a holistic approach, using systems thinking to unravel the environmental complexities shaping our lives in Oregon. Gain insights into the environmental burdens sustaining the unique Oregonian lifestyle and the nuanced interplay with our collective wellbeing.

This engaging talk will transcend local boundaries, shedding light on our global reliance and the far-reaching impact on communities worldwide. Explore themes of Migration and Transitions, and delve into emerging concerns such as novel pollutants affecting water, land, and food sources.

The evening promises ample time for discussion, offering you the chance to share your personal experiences and perspectives on these critical topics. As we unravel the interconnected web of environmental and human development concerns, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of our shared responsibilities.

Minal Mistry (he/him) is a biologist/scientist working in the industrial sustainability arena with an emphasis on the impacts of material production and consumption upon the living Earth. His focus area is at the intersections of environmental, ecological and social justice. His art has evolved from those intersections, primarily as sculpture and writing.

Price: This event is free and open to the public. Spaces are limited so registration is required.