2024
W h e re We A re Arts in the Garden takes place on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, who have been sovereign caretakers of these lands since time immemorial, and who continue to foster reciprocal relationships with this place. As we engage with, celebrate, and learn from the diversity of nature and the land this weekend, noticing with respect the fungi, flora and fauna and all others who are sharing the land with us, we invite you to reflect on your own relationships and responsibilities to this place. About Arts in the Garden This year is the 25 anniversary of Arts in the Garden. Arts in the Garden th
celebrates nature through the arts, with the aim of inspiring visitors to nurture their relationships to the land and to each other. This year, ten outdoor spaces across the North Shore will be filled with the creativity of visual artists, musicians and performers. We ’ r e E x c i t e d F o r Yo u t o E x p e r i e n c e … The Gardens: Each garden is unique, and has been cared for and nurtured by the gardeners you will meet during the event. We are grateful this year to be partnering with Harmony Garden, Loutet Farm, West Vancouver Memorial Library, and the Wild Bird Trust of BC at Maplewood Flats. The Visual Art: Two or three visual artists, working in a wide variety of mediums and styles, will be hosted in each garden, displaying their work and offering demonstrations or interactive art activities. The Music: Two musical performances will take place consecutively in each garden, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, and from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. The Performances: A few gardens will be hosting performances, including dance, poetry, and multidisciplinary arts, each occurring once over the course of the weekend. Feathers & Fungi: In partnership with the Wild Bird Trust of BC, we are offering workshops and interactive engagements exploring the relationship between birds and fungi at Maplewood Flats. Some of these opportunities require advance registration.
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