Debut Performance and Panel Discussion of Zachariah Julian's Project Obtuse We Are the Seeds has partnered with The Library Company of Philadelphia and historian Paul Wolff Mitchell for "Beyond Glass Cases", supported by the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage. In Project Obtuse, Jicarilla Apache artist Zachariah Julian uses color, sound, and movement to confront a dark chapter in the history of Indigenous peoples in America. To inform and inspire his composition, Julian examined The Library Company's collection of Samuel George Morton's work, known today as among the most influential architects of scientific racism.
September 18, 5:30pm, Asian Arts Initiative, Philadelphia. Get your tickets (no cost) here.
Year 2 of The Ashawaug Project The Ashawaug Project is the educational initiative of Ashawaug Farm, which integrates art and agriculture to expand knowledge of Narragansett foodways, support community health and cultural revitalization, and promote food sovereignty. The Project offers in-person and digital knowledge-sharing through educational workshops, events, videos, and other media. Alongside Dawn and Cassius Spears, the Project is produced by We Are the Seeds with funding from NDN Collective and Lush Cosmetics.
From Here, With a View Podcast From Here, With a View: A We Are the Seeds Philadelphia Podcastcenters Indigenous perspectives on life, art, and everything in-between. In celebration of who we are as contemporary Native peoples, the podcast serves to affirm our place in the world and share our visions for Indigenous futures. Available now on Apple Podcasts and your favorite podcast platforms.
Seeds Community Featured on StoryCorps, NPR In 2023, the StoryCorps team joined us at Seeds Philly at Cherry Street Pier to record interviews with some of our community. An excerpt of Tchin's interview was featured on the January 11, 2024 broadcast of NPR's Morning Edition. Have a listen on NPRand StoryCorps.
Seeds' Summer 2024 Newsletter Check out the Seeds' newsletter for all of our updates this season! In this edition: Seeds Studio Sessions. Zachariah Julian for The Library Company's "Beyond Glass Cases". Leilehua Lanzilotti's Album Release Party. Ashawaug Project Farm Tour + Open House. Ty Defoe's "Trans World". 5th Annual Seeds Philly. "I Will Carry You" x Labah Coffee Collaboration. Season 3 of Seeds' "From Here, With a View" Podcast. You can sign up for our seasonal newsletter below!