Green Acres: Artists Farming Fields, Greenhouses and Abandoned Lots

September 22, 2012-January 20, 2013

Curated by Sue Spaid, this exhibition addresses farming as both activism and art form. 

The show builds on eco-conscious exhibitions the CAC has spearheaded in the past--including The American Lawn: Surface of Everyday Life, Ecovention and Beyond Green--and puts into context the nearly 40 year phenomena of farming as art. Featuring a real working farm within the gallery, a farm stand in the museum lobby, sculptures used for farming, videos and other installations, Green Acres presents farming as art through a wide variety of approaches. Another key component to the exhibition will be the satellite projects throughout the community.

Artists include: Kim Abeles, Agnes Denes, Dan Devine, Field Faring, Futurefarmers, Anya Gallaccio, Avital Geva, Lonnie Graham, Harrison Studio, Mei Ling Hom, Homeadow Song, Patricia Johanson, Sakarin Krue-On, J. J. McCracken, Matthew Moore, N55, Permaganic Eco Garden, Mara Adamitz Scrupe, Bonnie Ora Sherk, Åsa Sonjasdotter, Susan Leibovitz Steinman, Tattfoo Tan, Shannon Young

Map of satellite projects in the community:

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Green Acres is made possible by an Emily Hall Tremaine Exhibition Award and exhibition sponsors Legg Mason Investment Counsel; Jen & John Stein; ArtsWave Corporate Partner: Duke Energy Corporation.