Seed Journey & Partner Program: Exploring Corn in Art, Agriculture, and Immigrant Culture
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10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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This two-part event will explore art and agriculture through the history of corn as a crop and its influence on Latin American cultures. The morning will feature a presentation by Brian Gilchrist, Executive Director of Washington County Cornell Cooperative Extension, followed by an afternoon studio tour and hands-on creative experience with Kovalosky.
10:30am: Gilchrist will present “A Kernel of Knowledge: The History and Science of Corn, Its Importance to Our Food Supply, and Its Relevance in Our Everyday Lives."
12:30 to 3:30pm: Kovalosky will provide a “Seed Journey” experience as she shares a brief history of the cultural significance of corn in Latin American indigenous cultures while offering instruction on stringing dried corn seeds and husks on beading wire.
This even is free with museum admission
Members: Free
Adults: $5
Seniors (65+) $3
Children (under 12): Free
Slate Workers: Free
Complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day.
Photo: Courtesy Serena Kovalosky.
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