Blending Art With Nature

From: Dmae Roberts
Series: Stage and Studio
Length: 29:00

Dmae Roberts presents a profile of the 40-year-old Sitka Center for Art and Ecology on the Oregon Coast. The picturesque center nestled in beautiful old growth forest of Sitka Spruce has nourished the talents of writers, visual artists and scientists for four decades. Through workshops and residencies, the Sitka Center remains a cherished place of learning for people throughout the Northwest and Northern California. Included is a profile of prolific writer and teacher, Kim Stafford, the son of poet laureate William Stafford. Production Assistant: Tali Singer. Music by Clark Salisbury & Kim Stafford Read the full description.

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Stika_center_sunny_small Dmae Roberts presents a profile of the 40-year-old Sitka Center for Art and Ecology on the Oregon Coast. The picturesque center nestled in beautiful old growth forest of Sitka Spruce has nourished the talents of writers, visual artists and scientists for four decades. Through workshops and residencies, the Sitka Center remains a cherished place of learning for people throughout the Northwest and Northern California. Included is a profile of prolific writer and teacher, Kim Stafford, the son of poet laureate William Stafford. Production Assistant: Tali Singer. Music by Clark Salisbury & Kim Stafford

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