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    The Mountain and the Bumblebee: Art Gallery Opening Reception

    Saturday, September 19, 2015

    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

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    09/19/2015 04:00 PM 09/19/2015 06:00 PM America/Anguilla The Mountain and the Bumblebee: Art Gallery Opening Reception In 1842, geologist John C. Fremont unexpectedly encountered a bumblebee on an expedition in the Rocky Mountains, and imagined each of them to be the first of their species ever to brave such geological extremes. This unlikely high-altitude meeting embodies America's unique brand of landscape nationalism, historically attempting to reconcile both expansionist and conservationist thought. The Mountain and the Bumblebee brings together selected works by contemporary poets and artists in a variety of media who confront notions of landscape as both cultural icon and raw material. In this traveling exhibition curated by Indiana University of Pennsylvania professor Chris McGinnis, artists maneuver t... Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/philadelphia/events/the-schuylkill-center-for-environmental-education/the-mountain-and-the-bumblebee-art-gallery-opening-reception-23667?ref=uceaddevent The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128

    Event Tag

    Arts Oriented, Environmental, Free / No Charge

    Categories

    Art Galleries & Exhibits, Business & Networking, Conferences & Tradeshows, Other & Miscellaneous, Performing Arts, Politics & Activism

    Neighborhoods

    Andorra (Philadelphia)
    Dearnley Park (Philadelphia)
    Roxborough Park (Philadelphia)
    Upper Roxborough (Philadelphia)

    In 1842, geologist John C. Fremont unexpectedly encountered a bumblebee on an expedition in the Rocky Mountains, and imagined each of them to be the first of their species ever to brave such geological extremes. This unlikely high-altitude meeting embodies America's unique brand of landscape nationalism, historically attempting to reconcile both expansionist and conservationist thought. The Mountain and the Bumblebee brings together selected works by contemporary poets and artists in a variety of media who confront notions of landscape as both cultural icon and raw material. In this traveling exhibition curated by Indiana University of Pennsylvania professor Chris McGinnis, artists maneuver the complex web of references contributing to our understanding of landscape.

    Exhibition dates: September 19  October 24

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