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The Danforth Museum of Art, in collaboration with Elk River Arts & Lectures, presents a unique creative exchange bringing literary and visual artists together on a notebook sharing project.
Beginning mid-July and running through the end of August, poets and artists have been paired to share one journal between them. They are free to determine how they exchange these journals—whether to trade every few days, every week, or follow a rhythm of their own. With no prescribed subject matter, each pair will explore whatever inspires them in the creative process, from the world around them, to their own thoughts and feelings. The result is an unfolding conversation between poetry and visual art—an experiment in collaboration, discovery, and creative interaction.
The journals will be displayed openly, inviting visitors to hold them, explore their pages, and spend time with the stories, thoughts, and experiences within. Rather than simply viewing the journals as artifacts, guests will be encouraged to engage with them as living records of personal experience. Visitors will also have an opportunity to respond to what they encounter—sharing reflections, questions, memories, or connections inspired by the journals. The result will be a space not only for reading, but for conversation, reflection, and connection.
Participating artists and writers include Rose DeMaris, Angela Yonke, Elizabeth Hewey, Hilary Honadel, Storrs Bishop, Mike Somerby, Dalton C Brink, Kelly Dick, Sarah Mussetter, and Tessa Moeckel.
The collected notebooks will be on display at the DMA beginning Friday, September 11th. A reception will be held for the project on Wednesday, September 23rd from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, during ArtWeek Park County’s community-wide week-long art events.
“Hi! Who Are You? A Journaling Project” is a community-based creative partnership in association with ArtWeek Park County, a collaborative effort of the Livingston Depot Center, the Livingston Center for Art and Culture, and the Danforth Museum of Art.
Admission to the Danforth Museum of Art is always free. The DMA is open Tuesdays–Saturdays, 12 to 4 pm. The Danforth Museum of Art is located at 106 North Main Street in Livingston. For more information, please visit their website at www.thedanforth.org.