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Climate and Art Delray Beach 2021
What is Climate and Art Delray Beach 2021
SOLUTIONS is the theme for this year's Climate and Art event, which allows for many interpretations within the context of climate change.
Climate change is a significant factor shaping the future of our world, nation, and personal lives. As such, we must seek solutions. Combustible fuels, in the form of a solution, are a major source of the greenhouse gases driving climate change.
As a coastal community, Delray Beach is closely associated with the ocean, a dynamic seawater solution. The ocean has reduced the impacts of climate change by taking massive amounts of carbon dioxide into solution. More carbon dioxide has shifted the ocean's solution equilibrium, lowering pH and negatively affecting shell-forming organisms.
Climate change is a diverse and complicated issue, requiring consideration of a large palette of data, concepts, and interactions to begin to understand.
We are happy to present Climate and Art – 2021 and hope that this theme inspires in ways that will further inform our community and lead us toward… SOLUTIONS.
Event Schedule
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Climate Change and the Inland Urban Community |
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Time: 6 PM Date: September 30, 2021 Location: Video Premiere on YouTube |
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The kickoff session of Climate and Art 2021 will focus on the inland communities of Delray Beach. Some of the impacts of climate change on these areas will be different from those experienced in more coastal communities. We will hear from the Climate READY Ambassadors program at Florida Atlantic University, which is helping to develop young local leaders that understand the impacts of climate change in South Florida. City of Delray Beach staff will also present regarding tree planting initiatives and stormwater projects, designed to mitigate climate change effects including extreme heat and heavier rainfall events. |
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Steps Toward Delray Beach Resiliency, Presented by Daisy Zheng, P.E |
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Time: 9;30 AM Date: October 1, 2021 Location: Livestream from Veterans Park |
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This event will be a presentation and walking tour with City of Delray Beach staff, highlighting actions and planning by the City to address climate change. The tour will start at Veteran’s Park, move down Marine Way, and end at the City Marina. |
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Climate Response: The Time is Now to Act |
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Time: 1:30 - 2:30 PM Date: October 1, 2021 Location: Livestream |
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More of Florida communities are seeing the physical impacts of climate change with tidal flooding and sea level rise. The City of Delray Beach has partnered with Erin L. Deady, P.A., a Delray Beach-based land-use planning and law firm, to facilitate a community discussion on the immediacy of climate adaptation. Florida local governments are at the forefront of these challenges nationally and are “rising” to the occasion. This session will provide an overview of these efforts and focus on examples of how local governments are responding. Monroe County, Florida, also known as the “Fabulous Florida Keys” has neighborhoods inundated with tidal flooding up to 3 months out of the year. Hear what Monroe County is experiencing, as a preview of what many other communities in our state are facing. |
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First Friday Art Walk By The Downtown Development Authority |
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Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Date: October 1, 2021 Location: Downtown Delray Beach |
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| The First Friday Art Walk is a night for discovering the vibrant art scene in Downtown Delray Beach. Take a self-guided tour of art galleries and studios that have exhibits inspired by climate change themes. | |
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Changes: Art Through a Climate Lens |
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Time: 6 PM - 8 PM Date: October 1, 2021 Location: Arts Garage - 94 NE 2 Ave, Delray Beach FL 33444 |
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Arts Garage will be hosting an opening reception, featuring underwater photographer Dr. Gary Rose, nature photographer Michelle Weinhouse, and mixed-media artist Mary Ann Canuso. This collection of work highlights the breathtaking views of Delray Beach from the sandy shores to the wetlands and wildlife. These artists capture the impact of climate change on our local environment and bring attention to the importance of sustainability and resilience in preserving the beauty of Delray Beach. Please note that the exhibit will be on display until October 31, 2021. Don’t forget to watch the Climate and Art Talk with Dr. Gary Rose on YouTube at 12 pm on October 1st. |
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Climate and Art: Sculpture Exhibit |
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Date: October 1-31, 2021, Exhibit Open Location: Arts Garage - 94 NE 2 Ave, Delray Beach FL 33444 |
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Katia Altamirano, an artist and the Director of Arts Education and Art Curator for Arts Garage, has conceptualized a sculpture made out of recycled materials. The idea behind this art piece is that artists can positively impact the environment by repurposing materials whenever possible by making environmentally friendly choices when considering the material for their works of art. The creation of the sculpture is in collaboration with volunteers from the Arts Garage guild members and exceptional students from both Atlantic High School and Spanish River High School. |
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Art Exhibitions: Outside In and Dancing Tree |
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Date: October 1st - November 14th Location: Arts Warehouse - 313 NE 3 St, Delray Beach, FL 33444 |
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| “Outside In” – Site specific installation by artist Jenna Efrain. This exhibition will draw attention to the plastic islands in the ocean, all the work will be made from upcycled bottle glass, plastic bottle and bags. She will also be showcasing light fixture sculptures fabricated from blown recycled glass. “Dancing Tree” – A video installation in the East Gallery by Cheryl Maeder. |
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Mangroves: Protectors Of The Coast |
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Time: 11 AM - 1 PM Date: October 2, 2021 Location: Sandoway Discovery Center - 142 S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33444 |
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| Discover the importance of mangrove trees and their role in Florida's coastal ecosystem through a hands-on science activity. Ages 5-12 | |
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Climate Change: Healthy Soil, Healthy People, Healthy Planet |
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Time: 1 PM Date: October 2, 2021 Location: Livestream via Zoom |
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| Join WiseTribe with students from George Washington Carver Middle School for an interactive game show to learn how soil is connected to humanity's health and the health of our planet. You will also learn how the destruction of our soil is linked to extreme weather events, toxic algae blooms, and suffocating ecosystems, including coral reef. Be sure to click the link to register in advance! Once you register, you will receive the Zoom link. Zoom Registration Link | |
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Educational Heritage Gardens |
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Time: 11 AM - 4 PM Date: September 30 - October 3, 2021 Location: Delray Beach Historical Society - 3 NE 1 St, Delray Beach, FL 33444 |
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| Visitors will be able to view 7 native "habitats" and learn how native plants and Florida-friendly gardens can be a gateway to sustainability and critical for protecting our coastlines and our inland developed areas. Many of the founders who built Delray Beach from the ground up relied on the generous bounty that came from the land and ocean for survival. |
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Milagro Center – Teens’ Original Spoken Word |
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Time: 4 PM Date: October 2, 2021 Location: Virtual |
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Several teens have created original short pieces, that they will perform. The pieces address the elements that affect climate change. |
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Art and Climate: Solutions Action Projects by Carver Middle School students |
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Time: 4 PM Date: October 2, 2021 Location: Virtual |
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Join us to watch a video montage of Carver Middle School students' creations. Let's see what’s possible for a sustainable future. |
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