Envisioned as an annual summer-long program, the WE ARE NATURE Rooftop Series takes place in and around the Kingsland Wildflowers native-flora gardens. Conceived by wildlife experts at NYC Audubon Society, these patches of green across four staggered rooftop levels offer a natural habitat for local fauna and migratory birds. Set against the 360 degrees view of the gritty, industrial environs, with the futuristic, space-like domes of Newton Creek Water Treatment Plant in the middle ground and Manhattan on the horizon, the stunning beauty of these multicolored flowering meadows shines even brighter: a rare nature sanctuary in surroundings increasingly hostile to all living beings.
This spectacular setting is uniquely suited to engage a diverse audience in environmental efforts through art. The recurring WE ARE NATURE Rooftop Series offers a combination of multiple art forms – dance, music, performance, visual art, poetry, prose, and film – addressing humanity’s place in the greater All.
OUR 2021 SEASON WILL RUN FROM JUNE 6 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26
SUNDAY, JUNE 6
Opening of Public Outdoor Season | 10th Anniversary Celebration
~ Dance collaborations across our roofs:
Brianna Taylor/Confluence Performance Project with live music by Nico Tower + Maira Duarte/Dance to the People
~ Reveal of site‐specific sculpture for Kingsland Wildflowers by Yvonne Shortt in collaboration with Anhkhlave Arts Alliance
~ Live music acts against the Manhattan Skyline:
Katy Gunn; Matapena and more…
~ Silent auction of artworks by international NOoSPHERE Artists
~ Creek Side Stage with joyful La Banda Chuska !
Friday, June 25
WE ARE NATURE 1 |2021
~ Creekside Dance Performance
~ Live Theater: Cory and Smin’s Love Conquers the Earth
~ Live Music
Saturday, July 31
WE ARE NATURE 2 |2021 — Cohosted with CreateART @ Kingsland Wildflowers Festival
~ Dance & music collaboration
~ Eco-fashion show
~ Live performances
~ Fine art print exhibition
~ Afterdark screening of short films
Saturday, Aug 28
WE ARE NATURE 3 |2021
~ Performance + film by Residency Award Winner
~ Sustainability-themed dance + shorts
Fri-Sun, Sep 10-12
WE ARE NATURE 4 |2021 - Short Film Festival
Climate Week, Sep 20-26
WE ARE NATURE 5 |2021 — Cohosted with CreateART
~ Site-Specific Dance Performance & Music Collaborations
~ Talks by noted environmentalists
~ Climate Week Offical Event
~ Satelite event in collaboration with The Highline