A visual artist, singer and interdisciplinary performer will be sharing her thoughts on art and the environment at Faces of the Fraser.
While the Fraser River basin has always been an inspiration for art of all kinds, given what a huge presence it has in everyone’s lives, Fraser River Discovery Centre notes that art can also be supportive of the mighty Fraser, which it’s thrilled to welcome Carmen Rosen from the Still Moon Arts Society to our its virtual Faces of the Fraser on Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
“Moving into the Still Creek neighbourhood transformed Carmen Rosen from a stilt-walking performer and visual artist to a community-engaged artist and environmentalist advocating for the health of the community, the stream, and the salmon,” said Stephen Bruyneel, FRDC’s director of external relations and development. “Carmen will discuss her 22-year history working in Renfrew Ravine and with the Still Creek watershed, a tributary of the Fraser River.”
Still Moon Arts Society’s mission is to inspire vibrant and connected communities by creating artistic experiences and nurturing a passion for nature.
In addition to actively stewarding Renfrew Ravine and Still Creek, Still Moon’s signature event is the annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival that brings together the community to celebrate the full moon, cultural diversity, creativity, harvest, and the environment. It also hosts Colour Me Local Dye Garden, ongoing ecological arts programming, and one- to three-year long art projects with guest and in-house artists, and its current special projects are Beaver Pond(er)ing Lodging and Consciousness of Streams.
“We look forward to Carmen’s stories and insights about art and the river,” Bruyneel said. “As part of the event, there will also a be a facilitated Q&A session.”
Next week’s virtual Faces of the Fraser event will available to view – and participate in – via Zoom. To register or to get more information go to https://fraserriverdiscovery.org/facesofthefraser/.
Admission is by donation.
Fraser River Discovery Centre offers a variety of programs and displays related to the Mighty Fraser. It’s located at 788 Quayside Dr. on New Westminster’s waterfront.
