Water as Inspiration: Art and Casco Bay
from Friends of Casco Bay newsletter, April 6, 2023
What are the connections between creativity, the environment, and climate change? How can art convey powerful ideas when words fail us?
At Water as Inspiration: Art and Casco Bay, Staff Writer Robby Lewis-Nash sat down with three regional artists – Anna Dibble, Mitchell Rasor, and Jan Piribeck – for a discussion about water, the environment, and art. Below is a full recording of the event for those of you who were not able to attend or want to revisit the conversation.
If you don’t have time to watch the full recording, here are a few key moments you may want to check out:
In this 20 minute clip, Anna, Mitchell, and Jan all show images of their work and share what inspires them to create (hint: in one way or another, it all comes back to the Bay!).
In this 4 minute clip, our panelists describe the role of art and artists in addressing environmental issues like climate change.
MARCH 2023: Discussion about water, the environment, and art
What: Water as Inspiration: Art and Casco Bay
When: Wednesday, March 29, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
This event will take place online via Zoom. You must register to attend.
Casco Bay is tied to our quality of life. It’s where we go for solace, support, and inspiration. For some, that inspiration is taken a step further and transformed into art.
Join Friends of Casco Bay and three regional artists for a discussion about water, the environment, and art. At the event, we will hear from each artist about their work and what inspires them to create. We will also address the questions: what are the connections between creativity, the environment, and climate change? How can art convey powerful ideas when words fail us? We will close with a Q&A for you to ask our panelists your own questions about art and the Bay. LEARN MORE/REGISTER >
SEPTEMBER 2021: ‘MAJESTIC FRAGILITY’
Short film by Wilder Nicholson; Narrative: Anna Dibble
