So much of art is about community. Music, theatre, dance, even visual arts transform in a whole new way when experienced with other people.
So much of art is about community. Music, theatre, dance, even visual arts transform in a whole new way when experienced with other people. The early days of the pandemic may seem far away - those days when we were sheltered in place binging Tiger King, gardening, or learning to cultivate sourdough. As the world has continued opening up though, we've realized how much all of us missed collective cultural experiences. The Art Farm at Serenbe spent that sheltering time preparing to bring us all back together to engage with art and artists. They started with a few events in the final months of 2021, with each event selling out faster than the previous, and now over a year later have a full slate of cultural programming.
“Serenbe and surrounding communities are excited to be able to attend arts events again,” said new Art Farm Board Chair Janice Barton. “Being able to experience art in any way in the beautiful area of Chattahoochee Hills helps us to deliver on our vision to touch the deepest wells of the human spirit with art and nature.”
And deliver they have. If you’ve walked the streets of Serenbe this year, you may have heard the inspiring sound of live chamber music floating by. Or you’ve enjoyed Jon Goode and other artists he knows putting on VOICE: A Variety Show that featured poets, musicians, comedians, and other entertainers. Hip Hop dancer Darvensky Louis brought an immersive performance to the Serenbe Wildflower Meadow, which also played host to the Spelman College Glee Club. And a few Broadway stars have even visited the community for intimate performances, with more to come.
One long-term goal is reactivating the physical Art Farm space, which currently has two small cottages for artists in-residence to stay and create. Janice and the rest of the board also want to “instill in the next generation a deeper understanding of the symbiotic, biophilic nature” of art. “We want to be true to the spirit of how we are stewards of the environment and how we can experience art in nature.”
Art Farm at Serenbe has a fresh vision for the continuation of the artistic legacy of this beloved community, and they’re excited to bring back celebrations of artistic excellence with an emphasis on programming experienced in magical outdoor places in reimagined locations throughout Serenbe. As they say on their website, “the more we speak the universal language of art, the more we begin to understand.”
Visit artfarmatserenbe.org to see all upcoming events and to learn more about the Art Farm at Serenbe’s mission.