Park Watershed Revitalization Initiative Park Water Arts

Mar. 1 Ecological Perspectives: Michael Bennett, Professor of English, Long Island University, ”Urban Cultural Ecology: A River Runs Through I.T.” 7:30 pm, Dana 201 (Mali 1); University of Hartford

Mar. 4 WaterWorks: Sounds, Noises, Images and Music from the Park River Watershed — collaborative project between the Connecticut Historical Society and the Hartt School of Music and Hartford Art Schools of the University of Hartford in the new micro-gallery (a reclaimed telephone booth) at CHS Ongoing to April 30, Connecticut Historical Society

Mar. 8 Ecological Perspectives: Richard Freund, Director, Maurice Greenberg Center for Judaic Studies and Professor, History Department, University of Hartford, “The Greatest Environmental Catastrophes of Antiquity: What We Can Learn From the Past.” With support from the Maurice Greenberg Center for Judaic Studies 7:30 pm, Dana 201 (Mali 1); University of Hartford

Mar. 13 The Wind Journeys, Colombian film by Ciro Guerra, ravishing cinematography of Columbian landscape 2:00 pm, Aetna Theatre, Wadsworth Atheneum Mid-March Learning About Watersheds— exhibition by Visual Communication Design students, Hartford Art School Mortensen Library, University of Hartford

Mar. 21 The River (Le Fleuve) Jean Renoir, 1951 1:30 pm, Screening: Discussion to follow, Real Art Ways

Mar. 22 Water at Our Doorstep—full day symposium on the past, present, and future of the Park River Watershed. Sponsored by the University of Hartford Humanities Center;College of Arts and Sciences, President’s College, Mortensen Library, Art History Department, and English Department. 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Wilde Auditorium, University of Hartford

Mar. 22 Ecological Perspectives: Mary Miss—lecture by internationally known environmental artist. Sponsored by the Humanties Center and the Joseloff Gallery, Hartford Art School. 7:30 pm, Wilde Auditorium, University of Hartford

Mar. 22 World Water Day; Water for Cities www.worldwaterday.org

Mar. 31 Night at the Museum—Central CT State University collaborative events at the New Britian Museum of American Art, focusing on water. 1:00 pm-8:00 pm New Britain Museum of American Art

Throughout April River Myths—exhibition of illustrations of myths of the Park River, collaboration of creative writing and illustration students, College of Arts and Sciences and Hartford Art School Mortensen Library, University of Hartford

April 5 Ecological Perspectives: Andrew Light Director of the Center for Global Ethics, George Mason University, and Senior Fellow and Coordinator for International Policy, Center for American Progress, Washington, D.C., “Finding a Future for Climate Ethics” 7:30 pm, Dana 201, (Mali 1); University of Hartford

April 7 Water, Life, and a Changing Planet—Conference including scientists, planners and ecologists. Sponsored by the Global Environmental Sustainability Action Coalition (GESAC) at Central Connecticut State University Specific sites see GESAC Symposium www.ccsu.edu

April 11 Hog River Clean-Up—spring clean up of the Park River, organized by Prof. Wick Griswold. Sponsored by Hillyer College, University of Hartford 11:30 am, meeting place: driving bridge between Mortensen Library and Lincoln Theatre

April 12 Elizabeth Burt, Professor, School of Communication, University of Hartford, “John Muir’s Press Campaign for Preserving the National Forests” 7:30 pm, Dana 201 (Mali 1); University of Hartford

April 21 Mary Miss—retrospective exhibition and exterior installation on the status of the Park River on the University of Hartford campus. Panel discussion 2:00 pm-3:30 pm Opening 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Exhibition: April 22-May Ongoing to May 29 Joseloff Gallery, Hartford Art School, University of Hartford

Every Thursday (year round) Farmer’s Markets 3:30 pm-6:00 pm, The Studio at Billings Forge

Participants:

Central Connecticut State University www.ccsu.ed, Connecticut Forest and Park Association
 www.ctwoodlands.org, Connecticut Historical Society
 www.chs.org, Connecticut Explored
 www.connecticutexplored.org, New Britain Museum of American Art
 www.nbmaa.org, Real Art Ways
 www.realartways.org., The Studio at Billings Forge
 studio.billingsforgeworks.org, Trinity College www.trincoll.edu, University of Hartford www.hartford.edu, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
 www.wadsworthatheneum.org

With Park Watershed Revitalization Initiative, Park Water Arts coordinates art actions and events that draw attention to the history, present condition, and future design of the Park River Watershed in central Connecticut. Its events enrich public awareness of the relationship of art, landscape, and urban design to water quality and cultural sustainability. It is supported by arts and cultural organizations throughout the watershed. www.parkwaterarts.org

Contact:

Sherry Buckberrough buckberro@hartford.edu

Mary Rickel Pelletier maryp@parkwatershed.org