Photo by Charlie Breitrose Watertown City Hall
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Edible Watertown, a vibrant public art initiative by the Public Arts & Culture Committee that explores the city’s local ecology, is thrilled to announce the lead artists and scientists selected for its “Expert Pairings” project. This exciting collaboration pairs talented artists with knowledgeable scientists to create temporary, educational public artworks focused on edible plants, local resilience, and environmental awareness.
The selected Expert Pairings are:
- Sophy Tuttle (Artist) & Amber Siegel (Scientist, Charles River Watershed Association)
- Jenn Houle (Artist) & Patrick Fairbairn (Scientist)
- Ira Klein (Artist) & Yi (Jenny) Wang (Scientist)
- Leah Craig (Artist) & Nicole Weber (Scientist)
About Edible Watertown:
Now in its third year, Edible Watertown fosters community engagement through artistic and scientific exploration of the town’s edible plants. This interdisciplinary project aims to connect residents with their local environment, highlighting the importance of local flora and ecosystems. Ultimately, Edible Watertown serves as a catalyst for environmental stewardship and appreciation for the natural gifts found right outside our doors. (Link to website)
About Expert Pairings:
Expert Pairings invites artists and scientists to collaborate on temporary public artworks exploring Watertown’s ecology. The selected pairings will work together to create educational installations in various public spaces, expanding the city’s outdoor art scene and enriching public understanding of edible plants and local environmental issues.
Project Timeline:
- November 2024 – February 2025: Project proposal development by Expert Pairings
- February 24, 2025: Final project proposals pPresented to Public Arts & Culture Committee
- March 2025 – April 2026: Project implementation
Support:
Expert Pairings is proudly supported by a $20,000 Projects Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Stay Connected:
Follow the Public Arts & Culture Committee for updates on the project and exciting events!
www.watertown-ma.gov/688/Public-Arts-Culture
For questions and comments, please contact:
Liz Helfer, Public Arts & Culture Planner
ehelfer@watertown-ma.gov
617-972-6417
As a former Science and Art teacher, I commend you on this effort for “Expert Pairings”. So grateful for the grant to fund this project.