BLOOM Knowing that you are incapable of following the understood rules, and having to make up your own, is very liberating.
A perfect zero-waste story? “Although nothing is perfect, this zero-waste story is about as close to perfect as you can get — especially when compared to the alternatives.”
Interview with Sarah Swoboda about PerplEXIT “PerplEXIT brings live action puzzle rooms, escape game adventures, and team building activities to the Tri-Cities.”
Golden Paladin (Sept 2023) “Believe in yourself, the way I believe in you. The way the Golden Paladin believes in you. And it will be alright. I promise”
The Science of Art & the Art of Science “Many artists have historically enriched their practice through the study of sciences; but science can also greatly benefit from the perspective of artists.”
Ropework: Processing beauty Philip E. Harding’s exhibition of rope work will be on display at the Gallery at the Park August 29–September 30. The artist reception is Sunday, September 10, 1–3pm.
Art & poetry from the August 2023 issue of Tumbleweird Enjoy this month’s collection of art and poetry featured in the August 2023 issue of Tumbleweird!
Ravadi Quinn and The Voice of Silence “Ravadi writes about how we can discover Divine Grace through the stillness of silence.”
Ploughing Poems “If poetry is not a project, then what is its function? If poetry isn't for saying something, then how should it be used?”
Visibility. Accessibility. “I've been involved in the art scene for over 25 years now, and in all that time, I've only seen one disabled artist.”
Black culture in popular culture “Black style is such an important part of American culture. It is the seasoning that gives everything more flavor.”
Art & poetry from the July 2023 issue of Tumbleweird Enjoy this collection of art and poetry from the July 2023 issue of Tumbleweird
Interview with author Erica Blaque "Erica Blaque’s debut novel, Among Wolves, qualified for the 2023 Anthony Awards as 'Best First Novel'"
Love Note to a book: The Day on Fire "Writing becomes a coping mechanism to address the problem of belonging."
Art herstory "...socially constructed gender roles have created a mountain of barriers which make it nearly impossible for women to be heard over the thundering voices of the wealthy, powerful, predominantly white, male base that rules the art world."
Black skin, Black hair, Black love, and overall Blackness "Blackness itself is a gift from the heavens up above, from the highest sphere of the galaxy."
The Skyler Mendell Sextet "Skyler Mendell is a fantastic jazz trumpet player originally from Richland. The Skyler Mendell Sextet recorded an album which was just released in May."
Art and poetry from the June 2023 Pride issue Take a look at the art and poetry featured in the June 2023 pride issue!
Artist interview with Maggie Kosmatka “Art can be used as a modality for connection because it is one of the oldest forms of communication out there.”
Gallery at the Park presents unique new 2D and 3D exhibition from innovative artists The artist reception is Saturday June 3, 4–7pm, and the exhibit will be on display through June 24.
The ‘little’ local art festival with a BIG heart “Every aspect of this festival has been presented in love, and we hope you can feel it when you are here.”
