Area Meeting: Hannah Croshaw, Meiya Sydney, and Artists Discussions

Our November keynote speakers will be, Hannah Crowshaw and Meiya Sydney, discussing their current exhibition soft armor/cradled earth on display in the Olson Gallery at the Community Arts Workshop.

soft armor / cradled earth considers temporal patterns within wisteria seed pods, paper and stones. They explore the smallness / immensity of these natural materials on our spectacular planet through writing, weaving, and sculpture.

The second half of Area Meeting is an open discussion with selected artists presenting physical work—unfinished pieces, experimental projects, or newly completed works—inviting direct input from attendees. Led by facilitator Patrick Melroy, these candid, respectful critiques grant audiences a unique window into an artist’s thought process before the work has been sealed with a final opinion. It’s a rare opportunity for both artists and viewers to engage in meaningful, two-way dialogue not typically available in traditional gallery or museum settings.