Interactive Art, Sustainability & Urban Farming Fest

CHICAGO - July 17, 2014 - PRLog -- On August 2nd, Art Depth will bring the issue of sustainability and urban farming center stage at one of Chicago’s largest, most centrally located urban farms – CITY FARM (located at Division and Clybourn).  All are invited to this all-ages block party and day at the farm to experience the calming effects of farming with Chicago’s skyline as the backdrop, to learn about the importance of sustainability and to create art.  “Sustainable Vows” will feature interactive art-making, fresh food workshops, multiple craft tables, sustainable businesses, projects & practices, live music, featured artists creating on-site, farm tours, fair-trade shopping, a grounded Capoeira performance followed by an all-ages percussive and capoeira workshop, living installation with a model in upcycled inner-tube couture by Brigid Ko, contemporary moss signage by renowned Chicago-based artist Yva Neal, a special note by City Farm’s founder, Ken Dunn, and much more. (All art and food workshop materials will be provided.)  This is one summer fest – lasting a mere five hours and packed with activities – for those interested in art, sustainability, urban and alternative farming.

“It will be a multi-sensory experience where guests will be encouraged to make their own sustainable vows for our city and our planet” says Art Depth’s Executive Director Cheryl Postrozny, “as well as to connect with like-minded folks and create art.” Now in its 5^th year, Art Depth events historically have brought together not only the Featured Artists but also some of the most respected local and international artists.  Avant-garde and evolutionary from start to finish, any artists who chose to create at this event will have an opportunity to submit work for a city-wide exhibit in the month of October.

The Resource Center and City Farm’s groundbreaking projects include transforming vacant city property into sustainable farmland. “This effects us all, no matter where we live” Postrozny says “and Ken Dunn’s organization is one of many that is doing its part to connect the city’s north and south sides and anywhere in between – thereby helping to complete the food cycle. This event is everyone’s chance to get involved – even if it means just stepping inside a farm amid our city.”

CALENDAR LISTING:

EVENT: "Sustainable Vows” (Art, Sustainability & Urban Farming Fest)
DATE: Saturday, August 2, 2014
TIME: 11am-4pm
LOCATION: CITY FARM (1204 N. Clybourn) and on the block of N. Cleveland St between Division & Clybourn
COST: Suggested Donation: $10 | No-charge for Art Depth Members (visit www.artdepth.org for membership info)

FEATURED ARTISTS:
Jyl Bonaguro
Alan Bovinett
Lauren Feece
Keith Gerling
Brigid Ko
Liana Li
Yva Neal
Angelica Robles
Robert Stevenson

LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES:
Bowl of Dust & Co
Anna Soltys and the Familiar
Pastel Fractal
River Valley Rangers
DJ ROMASOUL

SPONSORS:
Blick Art Materials (Lincoln Park)
Buena Vegan Social Club
Casa Couture
Chicago Costume
City Farm
Gabmaster.com
Greenheart Shop
Modern Fabrics
Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing
Spark Your Art (with Ellen Gradman)
The Resource Center
International Capoeira Angola Foundation Chicago
VEZ

Click here for detailed event schedule as well as sustainable inspiration for living and creating at ArtDepth.org.  Information about pre-ordering specialty vegan catering through Buena Vegan Social is also available here, as is featured artist bios and band profiles.


ABOUT ART DEPTH
Art Depth was founded in 2010 and produces experiential art and marketing events as well as organizing themed based projects and fundraising initiatives.  Promoting individual artists, organizations and select businesses as well as serving to increase awareness about current pressing issues and varying topics is what Art Depth achieves through its specialty event production philosophy.  Each experience is one-of-a-kind, but all projects, events and exhibitions share the ultimate goal of inspiration, connection and creation among guests while being interactive and evolutionary from start to finish.  Creating larger opportunites through the connection of innovators and creators is one of byproducts of Art Depth.

For more information visit Art Depth at www.artdepth.org