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Season One: Mission Statement
Our journey begins with the restoration and rejuvenation of our cherished family property. We are committed to creating a space where artists can flourish, where creativity knows no bounds. As we lay the foundation for infrastructure tailored to community gatherings, we recognize that the act of coming together is the heartbeat of our existence, a source of inspiration and unity.
At the core of our mission lies the nurturing of a thriving food forest, a living testament to our dedication to ecological preservation and self-sufficiency. We honor the traditions of fishing, hunting, and wilderness survival, understanding that these are not just practical skills but also profound forms of creativity, connecting us with the natural rhythms of this land. We are also cultivating a lending library, where residents and guests can embark on intellectual and creative journeys. This inaugural season at Outer Echoes is a celebration of both nature and artistry, where we come together to forge lasting connections, create inspiring works, and cultivate an enduring harmony with the world around us.
Our advisors include Reggie Watts, David Liu, Mark Allen, and Janna Avner.
History
Founder Kate Parsons grew up in a remote area of rural Montana, an only child and an artist from an early age. Since 2018, she has been looking for ways to bring her experience growing up off-grid to others while simultaneously restoring the land. For more on Kate’s background, visit kateparsons.art and primal-u.live.
Why Residencies?
A residency provides artists with a dedicated space and time to create art, away from the distractions of their everyday lives. It allows them to focus on their craft, experiment with new techniques and ideas, and also provides access to resources and facilities that artists may not have at home. Additionally, our goals are to offer networking, professional development, and the opportunity for cultural exchange.
Outer Echoes Programming
We began our programming in 2020 with an initial test run with filmmakers Rug & Vase. We’ve continued to run virtual programming while our land is still in the restoration phase, and we are eager to start IRL programming as soon as possible.
July 2020:
Initial test with filmmakers Mustafa Rony Zeno and D.S. Chun
July 2021 (Postponed)
Virtual Artist Talks w/Primal U: Richard Wheeler
April 2023
Virtual Artist Talks w/Primal U: Richard Wheeler
May 2023
Interview with Doomer Optimism/Rizoma Field School
Virtual Artist Talks w/Doomer Optimism
August 2023
Residency test with artist Isabel Beavers
January 2024
Virtual residency: Speculative Survival Shelters (Artists TBA)
May 2024
Cascade County Community Forest: planting on site
June 2024
Guest Artists (invitation only), fly-fishing w/local guide
Guest Artist Lecture w/local artist
July 2024
Dublab/Lookout FM Collab - Mountain Sounds
May 2025
Guest Artists (by application), fly-fishing w/local guide
Outer Echoes [Speculative] Programming
For a sense of the type of programming that we would like to host once our infrastructure and funding are solidified.
Gary Cooper Movie Night: First Saturday/Month: Partnership with The Gary Cooper Estate
Aerobic Butter and Anerobic Bread: A Machine Project Reprise
Lots of Knots - Knot-tying and Lacanian Knot Theory: A Machine Project Reprise
They Shoot Canoes, Don’t They: Canoe Building and Photo Documentation with Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
Plein Air Painting on the Missouri with Ron Ukrainetz
Canyon Culture: Wildcrafted Fermentation & Cocktails with Gultch Distillery
Novak Station: A sound project transmitting the hidden activity within Novak Creek from dawn until sundown. As the sun warms the water each day, hydrophones record hidden sounds. Samples remixed by artists Daedelus, RYAT and Kid606 will be transmitted on our site.
Field Recordings - Broadcast Ag: Audio sampling from swathers, tractors, and hayrakes are used to create orginal compositions by guest artists and will be transmitted live on our site.
Friends & Neighbors
People we love and look to for inspiration, and those who are integral to community building efforts.
Active Cultures
AirSeven
Anderson Ranch
Archie Bray Foundation
Art Center College of Design
Brackett Creek Exhibitions
Tony Bynum
Center for Land Use and Interpretation
Coaxial Arts Foundation
Cursor Mag
Doomer Optimism
dublab
Fulcrum Arts
Future Architects
High Desert Test Sites
Holter Art Museum
Machine Project
Mountain Time Arts
Outside Bozeman
Pepperdine University
Rizoma Field School
Salmon Creek Farms
School of Art & Architecture: Montana State University
Signature Montana
Sitka Art Center for Art and Ecology
Supercollider
Tippet Rise
Wavefarm
Wevr
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