Developed and presented by Hogfish in partnership with the Portland Museum of Art and Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment, the Regenerative Arts Summit’s process of creation reflects the central themes of interconnectedness and community across arts and ecology. Join us!
INSPIRED BY REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
Regenerative agriculture holistically restores soil health and biodiversity for the benefit of the entire ecosystem. Its foundational belief is that the world has a natural intelligence, which if humans honor by working with it rather than against it, will lead to harmony and abundance for all. Indigenous wisdom and western science both support this foundational belief.
A NEW REGENERATIVE ARTS...
Regenerative Arts holistically restores health and diversity, but to human hearts and culture, for the benefit of all. It rests on a similar foundational belief that humans have a natural connection, observed in young children, which if we work with rather than against, will lead to harmony and abundance for all. It is:
A new term but not a new idea. The concept of living in harmony with our bodies, communities, and nature goes back millenia. It’s a paradigm shift from an extractive production based arts model to a cyclical model that recognize multiple priorities for art making. Methods for advancing those priorities include incorporating indigenous knowledge, current best practices, and adaptive learning, while honoring the emergent wisdom of art-makers.
An expansive and living definition. Regenerative Art rests in the fundamental premise that everything is inter-related. Regenerative work is contextual, relational, and process oriented. It resists rigid and narrowly focused practices, pedagogy, curation, or artistic genre. Regenerative Art is a quest for solving multiple crises within our industry and beyond with the least amount of force, through whole system thinking.
Rooted in community and solidarity. Art, culture, and creativity are essential to integrated and flourishing communities. Regenerative art provides a foundation for interconnectedness and systemic well-being.
The first Regenerative Arts Summit calls together artists, ecologists, healers, and changemakers to bring collective knowledge and experience to the table as we work to create a more just and balanced ecosystem for all. Through conversations, hands-on activities, and trips to the natural wonders of the local Portland area and Maine’s coastal and woodland regions, participants will have a singular opportunity to meet leaders with shared values across disciplines and synthesize tenants of social justice, ecology, well being, and the arts for a better world.
MORE INFORMATION INCLUDING AGENDA
Wednesday July 30 - Friday August 1
Lodging and Meals are not included in the registration fee unless otherwise listed. Light refreshments will be available throughout the day and in breaks. We recommend bringing a reusable water bottle as we are hoping to limit the single usage wares.
*More agenda details including the names and biographies of our keynote speaker and panelists will be shared in the coming weeks.
PRICING
A sliding scale ticketing approach allows for transparency and accessibility. We ask that you review the scale below and responsibly assess what amount best fits your financial ability. Each option includes all conference sessions except add-ons and a shuttle to and from Wolfe's Neck Center.
Seedling pass: $100
For those at the beginning of their school or career journey.
Flowering pass: $350
The purchase price of a flowering pass would allow us to break even. The summit relies on the funds generated through passes to pay for speaker’s fees, catering, venue spaces, AV supports, marketing and subsidized sliding scale pass fees.
Ripening pass: $600
The ripening pass is for those who would like to give back, and makes it possible for a seedling pass to attend without paying the full price of the flowering pass.