Long Water Land Project
Join us for a community sketching series celebrating the Quinnipiac River.
Long Water Land is a free community education and art-making series along the Quinnipiac River hosted by the Ely Center of Contemporary Art, New Haven Sketchers, and other partners in Summer 2024. Collaborating groups will provide introductions to each site from historical, cultural, and/or ecological perspectives. The project will focus on building community, and observing, interacting with, and reflecting on our shared landscape through art-making. The series will be commemorated with an anthology of sketches and an accompanying exhibition.
Quinnipiac is roughly translated to “long water land,” a name given by Indigenous peoples who lived along the river long before European settlement. Later, the river became intrinsically tied to the history of New Haven and many other towns in its watershed.
After a brief talk we will explore each site and sketch, then share our drawings together as a group. No drawing experience necessary! We use sketching as a tool for observing, capturing, and reflecting on our surroundings. Some art supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Bring water and sun/weather/bug protection. We will be next to a river, after all!
Heavy rain will reschedule events; check back for info.
ECOCA’s Environmental Leadership for Artists programs are supported by the City of New Haven’s Creative Sector Relief Fund.