Coaction Lab to present free projection, art show at Fort Knox
The Coaction Lab at the University of Maine will present “FLOW Fort Knox” in Prospect on June 24.
The free, multimedia event will be held from 3 to 11 p.m. at the historic Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory.
FLOW Fort Knox is produced by the Coaction Lab in association with the intermedia MFA and new media undergraduate programs at UMaine and in collaboration with the Friends of Fort Knox.
The FLOW event series is focused on water as a precious resource that connects and supports the diverse range of living systems on Earth. Last year’s event featured a water-themed light and projection presentation at the Thomas Hill Standpipe in Bangor.
FLOW Fort Knox will include sculpture, installation, dance, performance, music/sound, new media, projection mapping and other hybrid art forms.
Fort Knox, a Civil War era fort that never saw battle, serves as an inspiring subject with its rich history near the mouth of the Penobscot Bay. Event organizers plan to creatively explore the deep roots of the historic site, as well as the unique architectural features of Fort Knox and the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory, all with an ecological focus in mind.
Artists, scientists, historians and local cultural groups have been invited to participate and collaborate to create a multi-sensory/multi-perspective experience.
The event is open to all ages. A free shuttle bus will be offered to and from Orono and Bangor. On-site parking costs $5 per vehicle. Shuttle details and an RSVP system will be announced on the FLOW Fort Knox website.
The event is sponsored in part by grants from the UMaine College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series Fund, and the UMaine Humanities Center.
More information is available online or by contacting Gene Felice II at gene.felice@maine.edu, 614.506.6811.