contact info:
info@artonthepeninsula.org

Description:
Art and Ecology Meet-
A Symposium: The Other Portland
Share a conversation about art and ecology with
artists and activists, teachers and writers, scientists and environmentalists.

This symposium occurs in conjunction with the exhibition "The Other Portland : Art & Ecology in the 5th Quadrant" showing at the Portland Art Center ,
32 NW 5th Ave, through 2/24/07

Date: Friday, February 9, 2007
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM
Place: (BES) Water Pollution Control Lab
6543 N. Burlington under the St. Johns Bridge

6 talks about the fusion of Art and Ecology

· David Oates - "City Gods and Sacred Waters"
David writes about nature and urbanity, and teaches literature and writing at Clark College .

· Chris Baeumler - "The Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary: from Rail Yard Brownfield to City Park "
Chris is a studio and environmental artist and assistant professor of art at the University of Minnesota , Minneapolis .

· Terri Cohn - "Eco Art in Practice, A History"
Terri is a writer, curator, art historian and lecturer at the San Francisco Art Institute and has been a contributing editor to Artweek since 1988.

· Susan Barthel - "The Tools of My Trade: Words, Images and Civic Action"
Susan is an environmental program coordinator for the City of Portland and is a founding member of the Columbia Slough Watershed Council.

· Tom Webb - "The Work of Orlo Artists: "Exploring Environmental Issues"
Tom is co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Bear Magazine, a national environmental publication published by Orlo, a nonprofit organization exploring environmental issues through the creative arts.

· James Jack - "The Role of Spirituality in Art of the Environment"
James is a peripatetic artist who lives and works in Portland and exhibits nationally.

THIS IS A FREE EVENT. SPACE IS LIMITED. PLEASE REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 1, 2007

To register call 503-823-4099 or email info@artonthepeninsula.org
If you are interested in a box lunch ($8.00), please indicate vegetarian or turkey. Cash or Check only.

The Water Lab is located in Cathedral Park adjacent to the St. Johns Bridge at 6543 North Burlington Ave.

From the SE and SW: 405 towards St. Helens . Merge to Hwy 30 to St. Johns Bridge . Cross bridge & stay in right-hand lane. Take sharp right turn immediately at end of bridge (towards river) onto Burlington .
From N and NE: Lombard to Portsmouth (turn left). Go to Willamette Blvd. (turn right). Go to Burlington (turn left). Head down towards river.

Max yellow line to Lombard . Bus #75 to Lombard and Burlington .
Bus Mall bus #17 across St Johns Bridge to Lombard and Burlington . Short walk downhill towards river and the Water Lab.

Art on the Peninsula presents "The Other Portland : Art and Ecology in the 5th Quadrant." Art on the Peninsula is a non-profit corporation building bridges between artists and the community by raising awareness, fostering education, and encouraging collaboration in the arts. We seek to provide the support and resources necessary to develop and realize the potential of the North Portland creative community.
Sponsors for the Art Exhibit and Symposium: North Portland Neighborhood Services, Bureau of Environmental Services, North Portland Trust Fund, Metro and River Renaissance, Starbucks.