On June 14 at 7pm, Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82520354335 (Meeting ID: 825 2035 4335), WNMU artist-in-residence João Galera and his partner Luis Feltrin will read When Clay Sings by Byrd Baylor.Museum Hosts Storytime with Artist-in-Residence
On June 14 at 7pm, Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82520354335 (Meeting ID: 825 2035 4335), WNMU artist-in-residence João Galera and Luis Felipe Feltrin from Brazil will read When Clay Sings by Byrd Baylor.
A prose-poem, this book imagines the lives of the people who once owned the pottery that now is scattered over the hillsides in the Southwestern deserts of North America.
During his time here, Galera is working on an ambitious project, inspired by T.S. Eliot’s poem “The Wasteland,” but portraying Grant County. One part involves pen-and-ink drawings of found objects representing the land that will be crocheted together, and another consists of clay figures made by local citizen participants.
Clay objects created by the community for Galera’s Community Art Installation will be shown as part of this reading.
The Silver City Museum Storytime Series brings to you children’s stories about the land and people of the Southwest. Storytime is designed to engage early readers and their families virtually (in the comfort of your own home) to enjoy reflections on life in our region.
To attend virtual events, simply type https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82520354335 into your browser at the start of the event. You may choose to download the app Zoom ahead of time and join the meeting using the Meeting ID 825 2035 4335. You can also go to silvercitymuseum.org to put it on your calendar.
Zoom has a text chat feature and audience participation is welcome!
The Silver City Museum creates opportunities for residents and visitors to explore, understand, and celebrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage of southwestern New Mexico by collecting, preserving, researching, and interpreting the region's unique history. It is nationally recognized through its accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums.
For more information, please contact the museum at (575) 538-5921 education@silvercitymuseum.org, or visit the museum's website: www.silvercitymuseum.org