Eco Arts Week Exhibition Opening

The 5th Eco Arts Week 2026- Because We Care
Exhibition Runs April 7 – May 3

A Celebration of Sustainability, Creativity, and Community in Kingston, NY
Humanity’s relationship with the environment is complex, intimate, and often fraught with contradiction. Consider the vibrant flora adorning our neighborhoods, the persistent chorus of cicadas on summer evenings, and the enduring presence of rocks and trees that shape our daily landscapes. Alongside these natural wonders stand the traces of human activity: ubiquitous manufactured goods, littered beverage containers on city streets, and oceans increasingly burdened by microplastics. This environment -at once cherished, familiar, and deeply scarred -compels us to reflect: What forces have shaped these changes? What responsibilities and choices confront us now?
Marking its fifth anniversary, this year’s theme, “Because We Care, reflects on our complex relationship with the environment -one shaped by both deep connection and visible impact. Producer Maxine Leu brings together artists whose practices span disciplines and perspectives, each offering a unique response to environmental challenges. Through creative practice, community engagement, and conscious decision-making, Eco Arts Week encourages small, intentional actions that contribute to a more sustainable future.

Exhibition participating artists: Sonya Blesofsky, James Fossett, Maxine Leu, Eco Art Lab artists- Gabbi Bush, Ripley Butterfield, Kaya Keller, Olivia Mason, Carolann Paszek, Deminica Richard, Morgan Tobio, Max Rosoff and Mars Weigley.