In collaboration with \;Coastal Mountains Land Trust\, \;Art Gone Wild \;hosts \;artists at the Head of Tide Preserve for performances and installations of their work free to the community. Our first micro-residency features Belfast-based art duo \;Smudge Studio\, who will transform the preserve&rsquo\;s shed into a teahouse!
\n\nFor this micro-residency at Shed of Tides\, Smudge Studio will reimagine the Head of Tide Trail as an itinerary along the path of planetary transformation. They will activate the \;Shed of Tides \;as a tea hut way-stop along that path. They will welcome visitors walking along the path to pause and&mdash\;in the midst of the vast planetary transformations taking place&mdash\;experience the &ldquo\;miraculous&rdquo\; within the everyday: the brewing\, sipping\, and sharing of a simple cup of tea.
\n\nTheir inspiration and point of departure \;is a ninth century Zen story called: \;The Old Woman&rsquo\;s Miraculous Powers. In the story\, a woman invites traveling monks to her tea hut beside the road. She challenges them to show her their &ldquo\;miraculous powers.&rdquo\; When they fail to respond\, she offers them the &ldquo\;miracle&rdquo\; that she experiences everyday in her tea hut: brewing and pouring cups of tea.
\n\nTwo activations will take place: Friday July 14\, 4PM-7:30PM and Saturday July 15 from 8AM-10AM. These events are free and open to everyone! No tickets or registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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