North Philadelphia, February 2017
The Village of Arts and Humanities, in partnership with Temple University, invited the Land Art Generator Initiative to work with community residents, students, and stakeholders to explore the creation of a solar tapestry mural in North Philadelphia that would provide power to a local public space.
Photo by Katia McGuirk
Willimantic, Connecticut, March 2017
Jim Turner, President of the Willimantic Whitewater Partnership presented a history of the site and the objectives of WWP, with help from Herb Bush, the civil engineer who managed the recent site mitigation project.
Willimantic, Connecticut, March 2017
There is a history of energy around the property. Hydro power provided much of the energy used to run the Smithville cotton mills.
Two generations of dam expansions provided increases in power output. There still remains the option to bring small scale run-of-the-river hydro power generation back to the site.
Willimantic, Connecticut, March 2017
The site was once home to the Smithville cotton mills. A berm has been created during the site remediation process adjacent to the railroad tracks. The berm has great southern exposure throughout the year and could make an ideal canvas for a community solar project. The small building that still remains on the site was also a place for Willimantic residents to pay their residential oil bills.
Willimantic, Connecticut, March 2017
A group discussion focused on more deeply understanding what activities will occur on the site and
what the aspirations of the community are.
North Philadelphia, February 2017
The Village of Arts and Humanities, in partnership with Temple University, invited the Land Art Generator Initiative to work with community residents, students, and stakeholders to explore the creation of a solar tapestry mural in North Philadelphia that would provide power to a local public space.
North Philadelphia, February 2017
The Village of Arts and Humanities, in partnership with Temple University, invited the Land Art Generator Initiative to work with community residents, students, and stakeholders to explore the creation of a solar tapestry mural in North Philadelphia that would provide power to a local public space.
North Philadelphia, February 2017
The Village of Arts and Humanities, in partnership with Temple University, invited the Land Art Generator Initiative to work with community residents, students, and stakeholders to explore the creation of a solar tapestry mural in North Philadelphia that would provide power to a local public space.
North Philadelphia, February 2017
The Village of Arts and Humanities, in partnership with Temple University, invited the Land Art Generator Initiative to work with community residents, students, and stakeholders to explore the creation of a solar tapestry mural in North Philadelphia that would provide power to a local public space.
North Philadelphia, February 2017
The Village of Arts and Humanities, in partnership with Temple University, invited the Land Art Generator Initiative to work with community residents, students, and stakeholders to explore the creation of a solar tapestry mural in North Philadelphia that would provide power to a local public space.
North Philadelphia, February 2017
The Village of Arts and Humanities, in partnership with Temple University, invited the Land Art Generator Initiative to work with community residents, students, and stakeholders to explore the creation of a solar tapestry mural in North Philadelphia that would provide power to a local public space.
North Philadelphia, February 2017
The Village of Arts and Humanities, in partnership with Temple University, invited the Land Art Generator to work with community residents, students, and stakeholders to explore the creation of a solar tapestry mural in North Philadelphia that would provide power to a local public space.
Land Art Generator Community Workshops
We work with stakeholders of communities to assess interest, needs, and develop design ideas for integrating renewable energy or other sustainable infrastructure into the city. The workshops aim to change the way that people think about renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind, and hydro. The Land Art Generator introduces participants to the idea of using new technologies as the media for public art and creative placemaking and facilitate the generation of site-specific sketches that are informed by the unique context and strategic plans of the city. Following the workshops we continue to work with local partners to build support towards implementation.
Standard Agenda
(with flexibility to fit partner needs)
1. Setting the stage for the design challenge
2. Introducing the tools
3. Designing the solution
4. Discussing next steps
5. Wrap up
Participants (all ages)
Neighborhood residents, stakeholders, designers, artists, solar installers, architects, students, landscape architects, educators, university partners, developers, municipal government representatives, etc.
Post Workshop
- Photos and sketches from the day compiled in a PDF booklet of workshop outcomes.
- We can work with partners on an exhibition of outcomes.
- We will continue working with partners towards implementation of an energy generating artwork if there is interest.
If you would like to bring a Land Art Generator workshop to your community please contact us at lagi@landartgenerator.org
Download the PDF brochure that documents this workshop >
The Village of Arts and Humanities, in partnership with Temple University, invited the Land Art Generator to work with community residents, students, and stakeholders to explore the creation of a solar tapestry mural in North Philadelphia that would provide power to a local public space.
Cover artwork by participant Connor McCabe
Download the PDF brochure that documents this workshop >
Land Art Generator Community Workshop
April 6, 2017
San Antonio, Texas
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The Institute for Sustainable Energy (ISE) at Eastern Connecticut State University and the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Office of the Arts hosted the Land Art Generator for a workshop in Willimantic.