EVENTS
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PORTALS OF HERITAGE: a conversation between Narsiso Martinez & Jessy Slim, with special guest Artist/Author/Chef bryant terry
Friday, March 20, 2026
Join Artists-in-Residence Narsiso Martinez and Jessy Slim, with special guest bryant terry, for a conversation moderated by SFMOMA and MoAD Curator Cornelia Stokes. Bringing together distinct yet deeply interconnected practices, the artists will explore how land, labor, and material histories shape their work.
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Immersive Dining Experience and Site-Specific Chickpea-based works of Jessy slim
Saturday, March 14, 2026
This special dinner will begin with a Mezze style course while guests experience and learn about the chickpea-based sculptures of Lebanese-American Artist-in-Residence, Jessy Slim, followed by a meal with chickpea-forward dishes prepared by Culinary Director, Liza Hinman, in collaboration with Guest Chef, Cristina Topham of Spread Kitchen, Sonoma.
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Bird Language & Our Ecological Nervous System
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Led by members of the Weaving Earth team, this session will engage the practices of Bird Language and Mindful Birding. These simple yet potent practices allow us to tune into the nervous system of the land — awakening the reciprocal conversation between the natural world and ourselves.
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Islands of Refugia: Building Relationships through the Art and Science of Farming
Friday, February 27, 2026
Led by Farmer-in-Residence Benjamin Fahrer, this evening explores how we can intentionally design these refugia through intentional community systems and bioregional food movements grounded in regenerative and organic practices.
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Interactive Poetry with Gabriel Cortez
Friday, January 30, 2026
Join poet, educator, and organizer, Gabriel Cortez for an inspiring and interactive poetry experience. Audiences will be moved by a live performance of his poetry, then guided through a generative writing workshop. Expect to have fun, to get deep, to laugh, and to play as you explore your voice in a safe and encouraging space.
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Inaugural Exhibition
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Open House and Launch Party — local and regional artists’ work transformed the Art Barn and grounds into a living, breathing gallery in homage to the natural world. Their passionate work is the beating heart of our community, and it was an honor to house it in the Art Barn as our opening exhibit.