Hosted at the Cohen Center for the Arts and the “Cohen Barn” in Alfred, NY, this evening will kick off our festival week of workshops and events. Come have a bite to eat, grab a drink, and mingle with the visiting and emerging artists. For your entertainment there will be live jazz and music by The Badgemen, as well as the opportunity to prepare your lantern for the parade later in the week with artist George Ferrandi.
Alfred University invites you into this immersive six-day festival MAKING MEANING IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD, designed to embrace the creativity of the community in collaboration with local and international visiting artist. Participate in workshops hosted by an ensemble of world-renowned artists and join us in the evenings to gather together to watch site-specific performances, installations, and participatory project. Get involved in all of it or just sit back and enjoy the show.