*This week the Climate Stories Collaborative and Pathways to Resilience QEP hosts our Visiting Artist, Jill Pelto, and will be offering a variety of Earth week events. Spread the word — pass on the info to colleagues, students, friends! Hope to see you there!
Climate Stories Showcase, April 22- May 1, Room 112 of the Plemmons Student Union (across from Crossroads Cafe): an exhibition featuring works of artistic expression related to climate change by students and faculty. Stop in to experience creative works in a variety of media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, video, book/ zine projects and more. Watch performance pieces on April 22 (Climate of Change, details below) and at our reception on April 24th (details below).
Science Communication through Art with Climate Artist Jill Pelto, Tuesday,April 22, 11 am -12:15 pm, PSU 420 (Parkway Ballroom): Celebrate Earth Day by learning about and practicing the art of climate science communication. Climate Artist Jill Pelto will share about her work and the role of art in communicating about climate change and will lead us in hands-on practice of data-art (all materials will be provided). We thank the University Forum Lecture Series for supporting Jill Pelto’s visit to App State.
App State Printmaking Club, Earth Day T-shirt printing, Tuesday,April 22, 12-2pm, picnic tables outside the Plemmons Student Union: Bring a t-shirt or buy one for $10 to support the Printmaking Club and they will print the Climate Stories 2025 logo on it from their mobile t-shirt printing press!
Climate of Change Performance, Tuesday, April 22, 2:15 pm, PSU 112:directed by Dr. Gina Grandi and performed by App State Theatre & Dance students.
Faculty Lunch & Learn Panel: Combining Art & Science for Climate Learning, Thursday, April 24, 12:30-1:45 pm, PSU 417: climate artist Jill Pelto + art and science faculty panel including April Flanders (ART), Jessica Greenfield (ART), Dr. Ava Udvadia (BIO), and Drew Jenkins (BIO). Lunch will be served. Registration required (and currently full).
Climate Stories Showcase Reception, Thursday, April 24, 5-8 pm, PSU 112 (Performances on the stage at Crossroads Cafe): Join us to celebrate the Climate Stories showcase with an exhibition reception featuring student and faculty performances (poetry, short stories, short plays, and performance works). Refreshments will be provided.
~Co-hosted by Climate Stories and the Pathways to Resilience QEP.
For more information, please email us at climatestories@appstate.edu.
