MNPAiR Artist Residency
I feel so honored and thrilled to have been awarded a yearlong MNPAiR Artist in Residence position at Wild River State Park for 2024-25. As part of this groundbreaking pilot collaboration between Minnesota Parks, the Met Council, and Forecast Public Art, I’ll be embedding myself in the park to learn about its history and ecology, as well as the challenges and aspirations for staff and stewards.
As a composer, designer, and director, I create outdoor, site-specific sound + performance installations that I call “Sound Gardens”, and Wild River offers a multitude of amazing outdoor spaces in which I’ve already found much creative inspiration. (scroll down for videos from past Sound Gardens)
Over the coming year, I plan to collaboratively develop a series of engagements and experiences for park visitors that spark a sense of curiosity, discovery, and belonging, working closely with the Park Naturalist, Sean Hoppes and the rest of the Wild River staff. I can’t wait to spend extended time in these quiet, vast, and varied landscapes, and join the conversations, dances, and concerts that happen here everyday. Stay tuned here for updates and ways to join us! I will list events on my upcoming events page, and you can also sign up for email updates here.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday Feb 8
Winter Candlelight Celebration at Wild River State Park!
