The Umbrella Arts Center, in partnership with the Concord-based Social Documentary Network/ZEKE Magazine, presents an exciting exhibition of documentary photography emphasizing long-term sustainable solutions to the climate crisis
The Umbrella Arts & Environment and The Umbrella Visual Arts programs, in partnership with the Concord, MA-based Social Documentary Network/ZEKE Magazine, present an exciting new exhibition of world-class documentary photography emphasizing long-term sustainable solutions to the climate crisis including the Indigenous People’s Burn Network in the western United States; Nemo’s Garden in Italy — the world’s first underwater greenhouse; the African Women Rising’s Permagarden Program in Uganda, and others. The exhibition is inspired by the Spring 2022 issue featuring projects by Kiliii Yuyan, Giacomo d'Orlando, Sarah Fretwell, and veteran climate journalist Antonia Juhasz.
Opening Reception
Friday, July 8, 6:00-7:30 pm ET
Free public reception with remarks by curator Glenn Ruga, Arts & Environment Director Madeline Miller, participating photographer Lauren Owens Lambert, and Michael Frederick, executive director of the Thoreau Society
Concert with Jesse Paris Smith and Alana Amram
Friday, July 8, 8:00-9:00 pm ET
Jesse Paris Smith presents an evening of music, stories, and readings connected with Thoreau and Concord. She will be joined by musician and songwriter, Alana Amram. Concert presented by the Thoreau Society. Click Here for tickets.
Virtual Panel Discussion
Tuesday, July 12, 2:00 pm ET
Click here to register for discussion with Giacomo d'Orlando, Sarah Fretwell, and Kiliii Yuyan
Featured Artists:
Giacomo d'Orlando
Kiliii Yuyan
Sarah Fretwell
Carolyn Monastra
Roberto Nistri
Lauren Owens Lambert
Mark Phillips
Chris Trinh
To learn more about these artists and their work, click here.
Curated by: Glenn Ruga
Presented by: Social Documentary Network and The Umbrella Arts Center
Sponsors: The Foundation for Systemic Change, Digital Silver Imaging, Hahnemühle
2022/07/05 - 2022/07/31
The Umbrella Arts Center
40 Stow Street, Concord, MA 01742
Free parking is usually readily available in municipal parking lots adjacent to building and directly across Stow Street (not normally shown on Google maps), as well as on most surrounding streets. See a map of ADA parking and entrances around The Umbrella here.
The Umbrella is in Concord Center, easily accessible from the Walden exit of Route 2. The Umbrella is also 2 block walk (about 0.4 mi., 7 minutes) from the Fitchburg Commuter Rail Concord Station stop at 90 Thoreau Street.