Kansas Field Arts Forum. Kansas, USA. Summer 2022.
The Kansas Field Arts Forum took place over three weeks in June, 2022. This experiential program was directed by M12 Studio in collaboration with Kelly Yarbrough of Kansas Creative Arts Commission. KFAF was designed as an entry level learning opportunity for emerging practitioners in Field Arts. Taking a closer look at art and ecology, the rural arts, and social and environmental artwork while living in southern Kansas, participants visited numerous sites of significance. From Turner Enterprises Z Bar Ranch to the MT Liggett Art Environment this group sampled offerings across the High Plains and Tablelands of Kansas while increasing their appreciation and understanding of the complexities found throughout the landscape. KFAF provides access to unique locations, cutting edge curriculum and guest faculty, writers and artists and ultimately culminates with an exhibition and community art loop at the Vernon Filley Art Museum in Pratt, Kansas.
