The FarNear is a durational performance exploring intimacy through reading, writing, and shared authorship. Tethered to each other by a 25-foot clothesline, the artists send edible notes back and forth, creating and consuming poems that transform language into physical points of connection and separation. Drawing from love letters between women artists and writers, the piece invites reflection on how intimacy and boundaries evolve, reshaping identities, words, and space in an ongoing dialogue.
For three continuous days, Thomas Bosket will inhabit a temporary “drawing cave”—a raw shelter built from cardboard, scrap wood, and duct tape—where he will receive one visitor at a time. Each encounter is a moment of deep listening. He will not speak. He will draw. This is not about likeness or representation. It is about perception, change, and the subtle shift that occurs when someone is truly seen. Emerging in the context of the Deep Water Literary Festival, this work leans into the theme of metamorphosis—not as spectacle, but as a quiet unfolding. Each drawing a trace of transformation. Each encounter, a shared moment in flux.
Select writers will present their true tales based on the theme “Metamophosis” Dedicated to the art and craft of story, Yarnslingers was founded in 2012 by writer/musician Ramona Jan. She believes that, “Everyone has a story…or two,” and encourages people from all walks of life to spin their spellbinding tales.
Join Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Doug Salati (Hot Dog) for a lively reading and interactive drawing demo! Doug will share his beloved book and guide attendees in sketching their very own canine companions. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome to join the fun. Perfect for kids, families, book lovers, and aspiring artists of all ages.
In association with Ratty Books.
Details to come.
Art by Paul Plumadore.
Frequency is an interactive experience where performing artists combine aerial arts, spoken word, and reflective processes to explore letting go, and felt sense. Within a playful setting, the audience is invited to attune to their present moment experience without resistance or judgment, and a willingness to be curious. “We have the opportunity to choose whether we want to hang on or let go of emotional upsets. Are we willing to accept the feelings? Will we choose to be healed or will we become one of the walking wounded?” ~ David R. Hawkins M.D, Ph.D
the 108 hosts our opening night reverie. Come and celebrate with a our authors and artists. Featuring performance, music and dancing. Curated by Susan Mendoza with installations and happenings by Judy Brown, Kayleen DeJesus, Orlina Howard, Brian Grady and Leons Batte. Plus live set by TIGHTS, followed by DJ Catsilk.
Gelatin art by Kristin Worrall, photographed by Theo Coulombe.