BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Artists for Climate Awareness - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Artists for Climate Awareness X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Artists for Climate Awareness REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T150000 DTSTAMP:20250905T035734Z CREATED:20250905T035725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T035734Z UID:3769-1760781600-1760799600@artistsforclimateawareness.org SUMMARY:Hope and Healing: Climate Art Journaling with Jessica Kovan (Michigan) DESCRIPTION:At the Oliver Arts Center\, Frankfort\, MI\n \nArtist Jessica Kovan leads this creative and reflective workshop using journaling and artmaking to process emotions related to climate change and actions to heal and move forward in these chaotic times. This workshop provides a safe space for self-reflection and creative expression\, helping participants connect with their emotions and explore ways to cope with climate anxiety. Students should bring their favorite journal to work in; all other materials will be supplied. We will work with colored pencils\, watercolors\, pen\, and paper to create from the heart. Bring a bag lunch and join us in this creative and cathartic workshop!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis special workshop is hosted in partnership with Artists for Climate Awareness. \n\nLevel: All Levels Ages 18+\nDate: 10/18/2025 (one day)\nTime: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM EDT on Sat\n \n\n\nFee $85.00\nOther: Member Discount Available\nBegin Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Art is the highest form of hope.” – Gerhard Richter \n\n\n\n\nInstructor: Jessica Kovan \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Register for workshop URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/event/hope-healing-journaling/ LOCATION:Oliver Art Center\, 132 Coast Guard Rd\, Frankfort\, 49635\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0780.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T140000 DTSTAMP:20240804T032835Z CREATED:20240601T192714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240804T032835Z UID:2259-1723111200-1723125600@artistsforclimateawareness.org SUMMARY:Art Journaling in the Gardens with Jessica Kovan - August 8\, Traverse City\, MI DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the magic of the gardens with Michigan artist Jessica Kovan. Observe the living world with curiosity and attention and celebrate the gardens while bringing your love of the outdoors into your art journal. \nJoin in and learn about establishing (or enhancing) your art and nature journaling practice in the beautiful environment of the Botanic Gardens. The focus of the workshop will be on experiencing and visually expressing our curiosity about plants and nature\, not about making detailed botanical art. \n \n \n \n \n \n After a brief orientation and warm-up activities you will have hands-on observation and drawing time in the gardens. Through prompts you will be encouraged to ask questions and make deeper connections to the experience of the gardens. Jessica will be available for questions and individual instruction throughout. The group will reconvene toward the close of the workshop to talk about our experiences and learn from each other. \nAll skill levels welcome; no prior experience necessary. The workshop will be held rain or shine. Come enjoy the beautiful botanical garden setting! All supplies will be provided. \nPlease note\, weather permitting we will be painting and art journaling in the gardens. If you wish to bring a chair to sit on\, please do so. \nAlready a member? Please email info@artists4earth.org for a $35 discount!\n \n \n \n \n \n \nArtists for Climate Awareness is pleased to offer this workshop as part of its series to help artists learn how to use art as a way to bring social awareness to conservation efforts in your communities. \nAs such\, a portion of the workshop fee will go toward a Contributors membership in Artists for Climate Awareness. \n Each participant will be automatically considered a member of Artists for Climate Awareness at the Contributor’s level (equivalent to $35) for one year. Contributors get workshop and event discounts\, news\, an opportunity to publish their artwork on our website\, and enhanced insider participation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the workshop at regular price\n– Credit\, Debit\, PayPal \nTrouble with this form? Please email info@artists4earth.org. \nBy registering\, you also become an Artists for Climate Awareness member \n \n \n Click to See Upcoming Workshops and Events! URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/event/art-journaling-august8/ LOCATION:Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park\, Traverse City\, Michigan\, Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park\, 1490 Red Dr\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/Art-journal-what-are-you-noticing-e1717266539439.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Kovan":MAILTO:jtkovan@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T140000 DTSTAMP:20240619T163706Z CREATED:20240601T192629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T163706Z UID:2248-1719828000-1719842400@artistsforclimateawareness.org SUMMARY:Art Journaling in the Gardens with Jessica Kovan - July 1\, Traverse City\, MI DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the magic of the gardens with Michigan artist Jessica Kovan. Observe the living world with curiosity and attention and celebrate the gardens while bringing your love of the outdoors into your art journal. \nJoin in and learn about establishing (or enhancing) your art and nature journaling practice in the beautiful environment of the Botanic Gardens. The focus of the workshop will be on experiencing and visually expressing our curiosity about plants and nature\, not about making detailed botanical art. \nNote: There is an additional opportunity to join us on August 8! See our Events page. \n \n \n \n \n \n After a brief orientation and warm-up activities you will have hands-on observation and drawing time in the gardens. Through prompts you will be encouraged to ask questions and make deeper connections to the experience of the gardens. Jessica will be available for questions and individual instruction throughout. The group will reconvene toward the close of the workshop to talk about our experiences and learn from each other. \nAll skill levels welcome; no prior experience necessary. The workshop will be held rain or shine. Come enjoy the beautiful botanical garden setting! All supplies will be provided. \nPlease note\, weather permitting we will be painting and art journaling in the gardens. If you wish to bring a chair to sit on\, please do so. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nArtists for Climate Awareness is pleased to offer this workshop as part of its series to help artists learn how to use art as a way to bring social awareness to conservation efforts in your communities. \nAs such\, a portion of the workshop fee will go toward a Contributors membership in Artists for Climate Awareness. \n Each participant will be automatically considered a member of Artists for Climate Awareness at the Contributor’s level (equivalent to $35) for one year. Contributors get workshop and event discounts\, news\, an opportunity to publish their artwork on our website\, and enhanced insider participation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Register now – Credit\, Debit\, PayPal: \n\n \n Click to See Upcoming Workshops and Events! URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/event/art-journaling-july1/ LOCATION:Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park\, Traverse City\, Michigan\, Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park\, 1490 Red Dr\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/Art-journal-what-are-you-noticing-e1717266539439.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Kovan":MAILTO:jtkovan@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240826 DTSTAMP:20240606T153535Z CREATED:20240601T200500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T153535Z UID:2264-1719273600-1724630399@artistsforclimateawareness.org SUMMARY:Gallery Exhibition: "Living In the Questions\," Traverse City\, MI DESCRIPTION:What questions are you holding on to? \nOur world can be defined by questions – personal\, communal and global. Through the lens of nature\, “Living In the Questions” asks you to pay attention and examine the space that our queries hold.   \nWe are bearing witness to dramatic changes on our planet and to the impact of those changes on all living creatures. While viewing the exhibit\, pause\, observe and reflect – feel the sense of interconnectedness between ourselves and all that exists. Wander through the paintings\, sculptures\, and poetry as a meditation on climate change. See and feel the joys and sorrows. Let the experience expand your awareness. What questions come up for you? Can you feel the push and the pull\, the unease and the beauty of the world we encounter? \nThis exhibition\, by Michigan artist Jessica Kovan\, opens on June 25 at Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park in Traverse City\, MI.  \nThe art in this exhibit has been created on and with all recycled materials including canvases\, cardboard\, old book pages\, and salvaged wood. \n \n \n \n \n \n Reception for “Living In the Questions”\nJuly 22\, 2024\, 5-7 pmBotanic Garden at Historic Barns Park1490 Red Dr\, Traverse City\, MI 49684Catered by Inn and Trail Gourmet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly co-sponsored by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Kovan is a mixed media artist and educator\, aiming to create conversations to foster both collective and personal understanding. Her art is characterized as thoughtful\, storytelling and layered. Drawing inspiration from the world around her\, she explores the intersection of art\, nature\, the environment\, and human decision making. Drawn to working in mixed media and collage\, her paintbrush\, scissors and glue become tools for seeing and understanding. \nAs a conceptual artist\, Jessica’s work is known to be personal\, expressive and focused on making the spirit of the times visual. With a PhD in Adult Education\, and having worked in the environmental and educational fields for over 30 years\, Jessica is actively involved in both climate change work and in leading creativity workshops focused on taking care of oneself through art and nature. Her art invites people to be curious\, reflect\, spark conversations\, and draw connections. She is a Nautilus member of the International Society of Experimental Artists (ISEA)\, a signature member of the International Society of Acrylic Painters and a certified GOLDEN Artist Educator. \nJessica’s artwork has been featured in North Light Books\, The Best of Mixed Media\, and on-line in CreateMixedMedia. Her art journaling and climate change work has been recognized in magazines such as Strawberry Moon Magazine. Jessica’s paintings are in private and corporate collections nationally and internationally – including the NCAA Hall of Champions. \nTo learn about her artwork\, workshops\, online classes and thoughts about creativity\, visit www.jessicakovan.com. URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/event/gallery-exhibition-living-in-the-questions-traverse-city-mi/ LOCATION:Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park\, Traverse City\, Michigan\, Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park\, 1490 Red Dr\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/KovanDreamLands-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Kovan":MAILTO:jtkovan@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR