FUTURE EVENTS          

October 18-20, 2002

BIONEERS CONFERENCE

Marin Civic Center
San Rafael, California
Info: http://www.bioneers.org

Since 1990, the Bioneers Conference has assembled a singular cross-cultural and global gathering of 'biological pioneers' using nature to heal nature. The unique Bioneers culture focuses on solutions informed by the biological truth of interconnectedness that is essential to mending livings systems and our relationship as human beings with the natural world. The inspiring stories of the successes of the Bioneers illustrate the diversity of ways an individual can make a difference, and point to a future environment of hope.

The Bioneers Conference serves as a focal point for numerous diverse constituencies across a broad span of projects and communities. The gathering provides many opportunities for cross-pollinating information and networks, while encouraging collaboration. The Conference equips people with models, resources, tools and a community to support greater participation. It also nourished this important community with inspiration, and generates innumerable tangible outcomes.

Saturday
Don't miss the afternoon sessions led by WEAD Artists
2:30 -4:00 pm
Cleopatra ’s Bathwater: The Art and Science of Restoration
The fields of bio and phyto-remediation offer many hopeful examples of creative collaborations between scientists and artists. Ecoartist and activist Susan Leibovitz Steinman brings a visual survey of artists working in service of environmental health. She is joined by biologist Douglas Kepler, a pioneer in constructed wetlands, renowned for his success in treating acid mine drainage from the coal industry.

4:30 -6:00 pm
Peninsula Europe: From Eco-Art to the Healing of Continents
Eco-art pioneers and professors at UC San Diego Newton Harrison and Helen Mayer Harrison highlight the co- evolution of cultural diversity and biodiversity. Their “Peninsula Europe” project combines science with artistic and socio-political vision to set in motion the re-emergence of a bio-diverse life-web and vital local cultures. Hosted by activist artist Jo Hanson.

CALL FOR ARTISTS
Deadline: September 15, 2001

ForestEthics, an activist organization with a focus on protecting forests,
would like to involve environmental artists in an upcoming public event in
Boston, MA during November 2001. Seeking proposals for a temporary street performance/artwork (to be documented and publicized) dealing with clearcutting of forests to make paper and/or the need for recycled officeproducts.

$1000 stipend available per artist selected.

Send slides, resume, statement, a project proposal and SASE for return of slides by September 15 to:

Todd Paglia
830 York
San Francisco, CA 94110

Questions? kristi@forestethics.org visit: www.stopstaples.net and www.forestethics.org

CALL FOR ARTISTS:
Woman Made Gallery Fifth International Open
Juror(s): Faith Ringgold

Woman Made Gallery invites women from all backgrounds, all ages, and from all corners of the globe, to submit artwork for this open exhibition. All themes, styles and media will be considered. First prize: Solo Exhibition in 2003.

Second prize: $500. Third prize: $250.

Entry Forms
Download in (PDF format) or fill out a generic entry form

See the 2001 Fourth International Open

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Judith Blankman
P.O. Box 885212
San Francisco, CA 94188

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