This two-part Art + Water Workshop series with the Capitol Region Watershed District explores the ways water and love of public places intersect. Inspired by Ananya Dance Theatre’s summer of projects centered on the notion of public love, we will carry stories of water into this practice together.

In this second session (August 1) we will share stories about occupation and liberation and ways that water teaches us how to flow. Celebrated singer/songwriter Mankwe Ndosi will teach musical phrases from the song she composed for Ananya Dance Theatre’s fall show: PREM | Love: An Occupation, and Ananya Chatterjea will share of simple gestures of choreography.

This gathering culminates in an outdoor procession around the gardens of CRWD, with the River Tapestry created in the previous workshop. Through public singing, gestures, and offerings, we will express a transformative public love for water and all of life.

No dance or musical experience is needed! All ages are welcome! Light snacks provided. All activities are designed to meet people where they are. Attending both workshops is encouraged but not required.

Art + Water Workshops are organized by CRWD Artist-in-Residence Sarah Peters and CRWD Community Engagement Coordinator Maricella Xiong.