WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Through a series of exercises, artists participants will first practice making the relevant science visual, and then create new work about orca and salmon conservation. Skills gained: active listening and note-taking, idea generation and thumbnail sketching, and, participation in a supportive critique of individual artwork within a virtual group setting. Participants will also be invited to submit work – and submission fees waived for a new exhibit on Orca and Salmon Co-Recovery planned for 2021. (Details to come.)

The methodology for this workshop was created by Creature Conserve artists, writers, and scientists with a specific objective: to foster more interaction between the visual arts and the living creatures that inhabit the world. We hope to inspire work that is both informed by science and emotionally charged.

ARTIST WORKSHOP: ART/SCI ORCA+SALMON CO-RECOVERY

Exploring the cultural and biological significance of southern orcas and their main food source, Chinook salmon – and, the relationship between these two endangered species and the cultural identity of the Pacific Northwest. This 4-part online workshop is designed to give artists a deeper appreciation of the threats faced by these iconic animals and what can be done to solve the problem. Co-taught by Creature Conserve artist scholars Jordan K. Walker and Jeanne Dodds. Open to visual artists, all genres.

A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CREATURE CONSERVE AND THE ENDANGERED SPECIES COALITION

  • 4 Thursdays taught online via ZOOM

  • Dates: Oct 15, 22, 29 and Nov 5, 2020

  • Time: 5:30-7pm Pacific Time

  • Cost: $40 for PARTICIPANTS* – limit 15 (Includes all 4 sessions plus future exhibit submission fee)

    • Free for OBSERVERS – limit 50

  • Registration deadline: Oct 9, 2020

Register here: https://www.creatureconserve.com/workshop-registration-form

*Scholarship funds are available from Creature Conserve. Apply here: https://www.creatureconserve.com/apply-for-a-scholarship