A solo art exhibition Holdfast: Seaweeds in a Time of Oceanic Change, by artist Jill Powers, Dairy Center for the Arts – March 4 to April 3, 2016, Boulder Colorado. Contemporary art about ocean ecology seen through the fascinating world of seaweed. Jill’s art celebrates the beauty, anatomy, and role of seaweeds in the web of ocean life, along with thought provoking and educational art which explores the challenges to oceans, from global warming to invasive species.
Learn more about Jill’s journeys and passion for seaweeds, and the current state of the oceans and seaweeds in her videos, blogposts, and Science and Culinary pages for the exhibition.
EVENTS:
These events were held along with the exhibition.Programs for the public to explore the fascinating world of seaweeds. through tastings, hikes, a cooking class, lecture, film, an art workshop with botanical collections, and more.
ART OPENING – MARCH 4,2016 Exhibition opening
Artist slide talks at 6:15. Seaweed tastings, and live specimens fresh from the ocean! In the lobby, gallery, and theater of the Dairy Art Center in Boulder, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder.
STUDENT ART WORKSHOP- Dairy Center youth art workshop with the artist, March 5, 10AM to Noon, Ages 6 – 12 Observe fresh seaweeds up close. Draw, press, and create art in response to the the seaweed art exhibition. 303-444-7328
SCIENTIST LECTURE, FILM SHORT, AND BLUE DRINKS RECEPTION: Secrets of the Deep by Dr Kathy Ann Miller, -March 8, 2016 Dr Miller is the curator of marine algae at the University Jepson Herbarium, UC Berkeley, California.
5:30PM Blue Drinks Reception in the gallery and 7PM Underwater Film Short Sponsored by the Colorado Ocean Coalition! 2590 Walnut St, Boulder.
KELP INSPIRED DINNER AND COCKTAIL at Chef Bradford Heap’s restaurant, Wild Standard for the month of March. A three course feast, created by Executive Chef Derek Baril, that creatively highlights the use of kelp. Pair the experience with the Kelp Out! cocktail, featuring dancing seaweed! Make reservations at Wild Standard– a global inspired sustainable seafood restaurant.
SEAWEED DRINK Shine Restaurant is offering Mermaid Mary-A Cucumber Bloody Mary with Sea Salt and Seaweed Rim $1 from each drink will go towards local chapters of the ocean advocacy group, Teens4Oceans. 303-449-0120, 2027 13th St, Boulder
SEAWEED COOKING CLASS– March 10th at The Food Lab in Boulder, with Brigitte Mars 6 – 9PM Delicious recipes with seaweeds. Learn how to use four different kinds of seaweed, and about their many health benefits! Enjoy a special time at the innovative Food Lab. Menu: Hiziki Caviar, Nori Wraps, Kelp Noodle Alfredo, Mermaid Salad with Arame, and a Fruit Kanten dessert! $75 1825 Pearl St, Boulder.
ART WORKSHOP with Botany collection of pressed seaweeds! March 17th, 1 – 4 pm Up close with the botany collection of seaweeds at the CU Natural History Museum in Boulder. Observe, draw, photograph, and design with artist Jill Powers. Jill’s workshop is held at the CU Museum of Natural History.
GEOLOGY HIKE- Friday April 1, 2016 4-7 PM See evidence of when Colorado was under the sea- seashells in Colorado! Led by Lon Abbott, CU Boulder, co-author of “Geology Underfoot along Colorado’s Front Range” Maps and seaweed snacks will be available at the art exhibition. Free event Sponsored by the Colorado Ocean Coalition and The Dairy Center for the Arts.
Watch videos of an interview with Jill at the ocean in California exploring the seaweeds!
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Support our sponsors! Thanks to Colorado Creative Industries for the grant!
