The Harvestworks Sustaining Circle offers members exclusive access to special events each year. Events feature previews of new and in-progress work by established and emerging artists from the Harvestworks community. These gatherings at selected locations include engaging conversations, wine, hors d’oeuvres, and presentations of exciting new work. Joining the Harvestworks Sustaining Circle is $300 a year, or $450 to include a plus one guest.
The May 2023 Harvestworks Sustaining Circle Event
In May 2023, the event featured presentations by Toni Dove, an acclaimed pioneer of interactive cinema, and Mari Kimura, a violinist and composer renowned for her innovative approach to interactive computer music and extended instrumental techniques. The evening highlighted their groundbreaking contributions to multimedia performance and experimental sound, celebrating their roles as influential figures in the evolving dialogue between technology, music, and visual art.
The December 2023 Harvestworks Sustaining Circle event
In December 2023, the Harvestworks Sustaining Circle event featured Victoria Vesna, an interdisciplinary media artist known for her innovative collaborations at the intersection of art, science, and technology. Her work often engages with collective consciousness and the human relationship to complex scientific concepts. Also presenting was Matthew Ostrowski, a composer, performer, and installation artist recognized for his experimental approaches to electronic sound, interactivity, and immersive audiovisual environments. The evening celebrated their contributions to expanding the boundaries between artistic expression and technological exploration.
The May 2024 Harvestworks Sustaining Circle event
In May 2024, the Harvestworks Sustaining Circle event featured Henry Threadgill, a celebrated composer and saxophonist widely recognized for his innovative contributions to avant-garde jazz and contemporary music. Threadgill’s groundbreaking compositions challenge traditional structures, exploring new sonic territories and expressive possibilities. Also presenting were Lauren Petty and Shaun Irons, interdisciplinary artists whose collaborative multimedia practice merges film, performance, installation, and technology to create immersive and visually arresting experiences. The evening honored these artists for their visionary work and commitment to redefining the intersections of sound, visual media, and performance.
The December 2024 Harvestworks Sustaining Circle Event
In December 2024, the Sustaining Circle event featured Zeena Parkins, a New York-based electro-acoustic composer and improviser, known as a pioneer of contemporary harp practices. The evening honored Parkins as a special guest, celebrating her contributions to experimental music. Also presenting was Eva Davidova, an interdisciplinary artist whose new media work intertwined influences from ancient mythology and practices with contemporary technology and the pressing realities of ecological catastrophe.
