Art for the Earth

Photos by Ted Glasoe, Linda Goad, Aimee Norkett

“In the face of a challenge that unites us all, whether it be coronavirus or our global climate crisis, we cannot shut down. Instead, we must shift our energies and efforts to new ways to mobilize the world to action.”

-Kathleen Rogers
President, Earth Day Network

Art for the Earth - UPDATES- We’re going digital!

Here’s an additional opportunity to have your Earth-related art featured on EarthDay.org

The Artists for the Earth Gallery provides a platform for artists and creative thinkers around the world to contribute to the environmental movement. Art has a dynamic way of reaching others, engaging hearts and inspiring change. We hope you will feel free to participate.

Linda Goad

The Calendar

April 4th

Virtual First Saturday Evanston Art Events
Links:

Evanston Art Center- virtual gallery tour
“Art in the time of Corona” podcasts w/ LisaD
Interview with Ted Glasoe “The State of the Great Lakes”
Evanston Made digital Coloring Book “Evanston Loves Nature”
Resource List for more information: See Evanstonmade.org/art-for-the-earth/

Walking Tour- “Views from the Window”

Open Studio Project 901 Sherman
1100 Florence Gallery, Kathy Halper Landscapes
MAKE Studio 1123 Florence
Adler/George Studio 1125 Florence

Movie Suggestions

4 Documentaries About Artists and Art

- Movie Inspiration-Rivers and Tides, Andy Goldsworthy Documentary
- https://www.amazon.com/Rivers-Tides-Andy-Goldsworthy/dp/B0010XIGLG
- Or Hulu has a free trial offer. Leaning Into the Wind: Andy Goldsworthy

The 2014 film National Gallery details the operations, educational mission, and collection housed by the National Gallery in London, one of the most famous museums in the world.

At fours hours long this documentary might be the longest film on our list, but it’s worth the watch! This film from 2006 argues that Warhol is the greatest artist of the second half of the twentieth century and sets out to prove that claim.

5 Movies About Artists While Your Are Keeping Your Distance

Lust for Life (pictured) starring Kirk Douglas and Anthony Quinn "An intense and imaginative artist, Van Gogh possesses undeniable talent, but he is plagued by mental problems and frustrations with failure."
Basquiat - "Based on the life of American postmodernist/neo expressionist artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Basquiat, born in Brooklyn, used his graffiti roots as a foundation to create collage-style paintings on canvas."
Exit Through The Gift Shop - "Tells the story of Thierry Guetta, a French immigrant in Los Angeles, and his obsession with street art, documenting of his every waking moment on film, from a chance encounter with his cousin, the artist Invader, to his introduction to a host of street artists with a focus on Shepard Fairey and Banksy."
Pollock - "2000 American biographical film which tells the life story of American painter Jackson Pollock. It stars Ed Harris, Marcia Gay Harden, Jennifer Connelly, Robert Knott, Bud Cort, Molly Regan and Sada Thompson, and was directed by Harris."
Frida - "2002 American biographical drama film directed by Julie Taymor which depicts the professional and private life of the surrealist Mexican artist Frida Kahlo."

Netflix Party: Keep your distance AND watch a movie with friends! Just heard about this program from Netflix, where you can virtually watch a movie with friends! Chat room, group pause, share and compare!

LIVE APRIL 1st!

Evanston Made coloring book “Evanston Loves Nature” available FREE DOWNLOAD
Included in the digital copy is a WINDOW ART template to color and hang in your window.
Link: Evanstonmade.org/evanston-loves-nature-coloring-book/

Stay tuned for Printed copies later this spring. Proceeds go to Evanston Made Art Spark Fund and One Tree Planted mission of global reforestation

VIDEO POSTED APRIL 4th-30th Will be updated weekly!

Video from Ted Glasoe on action to care for our Lake’s health and Celebrating Lake Michigan through photos and paintings.
JOIN US VIRTUALLY- Joyce Elias will talk about Earth Art and how to turn your nature walks into a calming, creative, art-making experience. Please share your creations on social media and tag us so we can share! #EvanstonLovesNature #Evanstonmade #ArtfortheEarth

Movie Inspiration-Rivers and Tides, Andy Goldsworthy Documentary
https://www.amazon.com/Rivers-Tides-Andy-Goldsworthy/dp/B0010XIGLG
Or Hulu has free trial offer. Leaning Into the Wind: Andy Goldsworthy
Watch for inspiration for our ongoing Earth Art making challenge. Posts and info on IG and FB!
DIY “View from the Beach” or Digital version utilizing the website at
Clark St. Beach Bird Sanctuary Post your sketch and tag @evanston_made #evanstonlovesnature #evanstonart
Evanston Made Sketch artists will be posting tutorials and Kid Friendly sketching ideas.
DIY Digital event- Create in your own space- your yard, your balcony or on your porch! We’ll be posting ideas and suggestions for your own Earth Art creations. It’s a great project with the whole family! Post your creations and tag @evanston_made #evanstonlovesnature #evanstonart
Virtual event! Stay tuned for updated details on how to participate!!
Eggleston Park Food Forest. Work day postponed, Stay tuned for plans for an upcoming sculpture collaboration in the garden AND How to DIY your home garden. Added info for a Starting a veggie garden with the kids on your balcony, deck or sunny window.