Artist Initiative
ACHF Arts Access
To create new community engagement opportunities within the ceramic medium through the construction of a mobile picnic unit and new ceramic plates. Indicators of success: Construction of a bike trailer picnic unit, a minimum of 30 new ceramic map plates, and two picnics in community gardens in 2015. Evaluation: a brief reflection will be collected from community participants at the picnics. 2: To learn more about honey bees and to map the known locations of beehives and community gardens onto a largescale modular ceramic plate map. Community partners and collaborators The Beez Kneez and Gardening Matters will be consulted on the accurate placement and representation of the hives and gardens.
I had a trike constructed, and I made crates to safely carry forty-eight plates, bowls and cups into community gardens for picnics. I hosted two picnics. At the Pastry Chef Challenge, I was able to hear first-hand the responses of the participants. I collected a dozen or more business cards and have followed up with interested individuals. At the neighborhood picnic, I included a roll of butcher block paper and markers for participant to comment on. I asked several specific questions about their experience. Several have also sent me feedback via email as well. 2: I created a large-scale modular ceramic map out of plates, and I have learned about honey bees. I have confirmation from some of the experts in the field (Beez Kneez, Pollinate Minnesota) that I am thinking about the content of the project (honey bees) in a scientifically sound and thorough way.