A Special Day for Sharing a Fertile Space Where the Arts and Nature Flourish
Curated by PGAHC's Arts in Education Program and in celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month, Oasis for the Arts is a unique community arts celebration with environmentally responsive activities hosted at the Patuxent Riverkeeper’s House in Upper Marlboro, MD. This event is purposed to highlight the artistic talent in South County, honor its history, land, and vast waterways that are treasures we must appreciate and preserve.
We invite you to join us in celebration as we merge art and nature to raise the conversation around environmental change in Prince George’s County, contribute to South County’s new public art project, and celebrate the its rich indigenous culture, fellowship with the community and learn more about the historic waterways and how we can positively impact its environment.
Event Activities Include
Land Acknowledgements
Totem Pole Community Public Art Making
Hear from Patuxent Riverkeeper and Blacksmith Fred Tutman
Musical Sounds
Kid friendly whimsical performance
Experience a Water Blessing Ceremony
Light refreshments
EVENT SCHEDULE
12:00 PM - Land Acknowledgement and Artist's Remarks
12:15 PM - Program Starts Help create several public art totems with artist Caryl Henry Alexander, that illustrate the nature and culture of “Oasis Water Stories.”
2:15 PM Enjoy the soulful sounds of singer and songwriter BJ Gamble and Company, resonating in the great outdoors of the southern county.
Children of all ages will be wonderfully entertained by Joanne Flynn, performing excerpts from the Nicole Whimsey Show.
3:00 PM Hear from Fred Tutman, as he discuss his role and impact as the Patuxent River Keeper
3:30 PM - After completing the community totems, experience a water blessing ceremony and dock procession led by Grandmother Rabiah Nur.
Partners
Thank you to our partners for their support in Oasis for the Arts.
Black Swamp Creek Land Trust
Brandywine Revitalization Committee
Patuxent Riverkeeper
Spring of Light
