Art in Nature Walk with Cassandra

Showings

Visitor Parking Lot Sat, Feb 15, 2025 10:00 AM
Visitor Parking Lot Sat, Mar 8, 2025 10:00 AM
Visitor Parking Lot Sat, Apr 5, 2025 10:00 AM
Visitor Parking Lot Sat, Jun 14, 2025 10:00 AM
Visitor Parking Lot Sat, Oct 18, 2025 9:30 AM
Visitor Parking Lot Sat, Nov 29, 2025 9:30 AM
Visitor Parking Lot Sat, Jan 10 12:00 PM
Visitor Parking Lot Sat, Jan 24 9:30 AM
Visitor Parking Lot Sat, Feb 21 9:30 AM
Visitor Parking Lot Sat, Mar 28 9:30 AM
Join Cassandra C. Jones, Artist and Arts Chair at Taft Gardens, along with our current 1-month Artist-in-Residence, Emily Thomas MaHarry, for a unique look at the property from the perspective of two artists. The duo will guide guests through the South African and Australian Gardens to the Protea Art Studio to see what Emily has been working on in her Taft artist residency. Guests will also hear an oral history of Taft, stories and education about botanicals in bloom, and gain insight into how the space inspires other regional artists. The tour will also include a visit to the Historic studio to see the work of fellow artists-in-residence, father and son, Hugo and Rodrigo Ormachea. This 2-hour walking tour is ideal for anyone interested in contemporary art, unusual plants, and local history. Painting by Emily Thomas MaHarry
Visitor Parking Lot Sat, Apr 25 9:30 AM
Visitor Parking Lot Sat, May 23 9:30 AM
Visitor Parking Lot Sat, Jun 27 9:30 AM

Description

Join Cassandra C. Jones, Artist and Arts Chair of our Residency Program at Taft, for a unique look at the property from a creative perspective. Jones will guide guests through the South African and Australian Gardens to the art studios to meet the artists-in-residence and see what they are working on. She will offer an oral history of Taft, point out Fibonacci patterns in plants, tell stories about botanicals in bloom, and show how the space inspires regional artists. This walking tour would benefit anyone interested in local history, patterns in nature, unusual plants, and contemporary art.

 

What to bring:

  • Water
  • Important medications (bring EpiPen if you are allergic to wasp, hornet, or bee stings)
  • Comfortable closed toe walking shoes. (Boots that cover up the ankle are recommended during rattlesnake season in early spring and summer.)
  • Comfortable layered clothing so you may adjust to weather and/or temperature as needed.
  • A day pack, back pack, fanny pack, or “easy to carry” bag in which to keep your things.

 

Optional considerations:

  • Insect repellent (seasons change, and opinions vary.)
  • A walking stick if you find it helpful. 
  • Sun hat and sunscreen