Weather forecasters in South Africa could be forced to pay a heavy fine for getting predictions wrong - even up to a decade of imprisonment. They have been threatened with imprisonment and fines of up to R10,000 if they issue incorrect weather warnings without official permission. The proposed new law has been created to prevent panic and economic damage in the community … [Read more...]
January 19-21: Lectures on Weather Performance @ DAC
Performance: Lectures on Weather Dance Performance choreographed by Athena Kokoronis Thursday, January 19, 7 PM Friday, January 20, 7 PM Saturday, January 21, 4 PM all events are free and open to the public, donations encouraged! Lectures on Weather is a performance work choreographed and performed by Athena Kokoronis in collaboration with dancers Carolyn Hall, … [Read more...]
SPWS 2010 Reports Portfolio travels to Vermont
We're pleased to announce that the SP Weather Station 2010 Reports Portfolio will be included in 'Weathering it out', an exhibition at the Studio Place Arts Gallery, 201 N. Main St. Barre, VT 05641 January 24 – February 25, 2012. 'Weathering it out' is a group, … [Read more...]
SP Weather Reports 2012: Open Call
What kind of weather report would you make? SP Weather Station announces its first open call to participate in a limited edition + portfolio trade, the 2012 SP Weather Reports. This is the fifth year of an ongoing project. Twelve artists or artist groups, one per month for 2012, will be selected to each create a Weather Report. At the end of each month, we will send … [Read more...]
12/1, 7 PM: U-N-F-O-L-D: Climate Change Art and Science Dating Game @ Parsons
December 1, 2011 7:00 p.m. An event presented in partnership with PositiveFeedback, a collaboration of The Earth Institute at Columbia University; the Center for Creative Research at NYU; and the CUNY Institute for Sustainable Cities. Wondering what brings scientists and artists together on climate change? Join author David Berreby, artist Mary Miss, and environmental … [Read more...]