Creativity is one of the 5 C’s in our values statement
We value promoting up and coming bands, a wide variety of musician genres, innovative artists working in new ways, and providing access for people of all ages and abilities to engage with artmaking in a low stress and fun environment.
Project North offers a wide variety of ways to engage in the arts before and during the festival including:
Art in 2024 included:
Community Projections Project
A multimedia projection installation in the heart of the Project North landscape. Watch community sources images and videos light up the night!
Anyone can submit images and videos to be included in the projection project downtown Rhinelander.
10 Second Film Fest
Inspired by the 10 Second Film Fest conceived by artist Chris Penninton, Project North is keeping the tradition alive!
Try your hand at filmmaking for the 10 Second Film Festival then come and enjoy all the films throughout the weekend at Project North.
Roadside Culture Stands
Project Partner: Wormfarm Institute & Rural Urban FLOW
In partnership with Wormfarm Institute Project North will be hosting three Roadside Culture Stands from Wormfarm Institutes Farm Art Detour. Visit the culture stands to create art and learn about regional ecological efforts related to each element.
Wormfarm / Rural Urban FLOW
Presented by Wormfarm Institute and Rural Urban Flow
Learn about the art + eco efforts of The Wormfarm Institute and Rural Urban FLOW through a media display documenting both efforts.
Local Color Lab
Presented by artist and Northwoods Community Dye Garden manager Jeanne Debbink and artist Debra Ketchum Jircik.
Local Color Lab is a visual and multisensory experience that is reminiscent of a local farm stand with a harvest of a different kind. Plants grown at the Northwoods Community Garden Natural Dye Garden or locally foraged from the wild are displayed in various states, preserved in jars as dried plants, cloth in liquid plant extractions and as pigment. This will be an apothecary of local color.
Project North visitors are invited to observe and participate in color and plant investigations at scheduled times throughout the day.
Wisconsin Climate Action Navigators
Presented by WI CAN and Artist Julie Benda
Wisconsin Climate Action Navigators (WI CAN) and artist Julie Benda will host an interactive artistic experience aimed at supporting the efforts of WI CAN and promoting their comprehensive climate action plan.
WI CAN is a collective action initiative supported by the State of Wisconsin's Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy (OSCE) aimed at creating a network of change leaders who foster authentic community engagement to rapidly advance transformative climate action. Julie Benda is a writer, illustrator and visual artist with a practice in print, sculpture and public art.
Connecting Threads: Art Fashion
Presented by Artist Shelley Novotny, Designer, Shakti Art
Prepare to embark on a journey where style meets sustainability, as we roving models showcase eco-chic couture of Shelley Novotny, Designer of Shakti Art. From upcycled wearable art pieces to ethically sourced ensembles, each garment tells a story of innovation and stewardship, reflecting our commitment to creativity in conservation. Join us as we come together to celebrate fashion with a purpose – to inspire, to empower, and to ignite a passion for sustainable style. Connecting Threads Fashion Experience will be an extraordinary fusion of fashion, creativity, and conservation.
Grief Tree: A Luminescent Memorial
Presented by Cho Collette
The Grief Tree is an interactive art installation by Dr. Colette F Kaya (artist name: Cho Colette), with design elements by Amy Vickers and Jake Mayer. Conceived as a tribute to Nex Benedict and all those who have experienced grief, this piece invites public participation and reflection within a visually enchanting setting, particularly striking at night. Visitors are encouraged to engage with the Grief Tree by writing their grievances or memories of loved ones, friends, or even celebrity figures on colorful cards provided at the installation. These personal notes are then attached to the tree, transforming it into a living tapestry of shared human experiences. The process is simple: pick a card, write your message, and attach it to the tree, thereby contributing to its evolution throughout the event.
This installation is dedicated to Nex Benedict and everyone who has faced grief. It serves as a space for collective mourning and healing, where visitors can leave a part of their story, learn from others’ experiences, and find comfort in the shared expression of loss and hope.
New Media Building
Presented by Nate Sheppard of Nate Sheppard Media
Visit the new media building for interactive music and media experiences.
Installation: "Nostalgic Dreams"
Presented by Barnplotter (AKA Jeff Maglish)
A collaborative interactive and immersive experience driven by retro repurposed technology. This visual spectacle is an invitation to play and discover with others. Interact with the art through your motion, and leave your mark on this ever changing experience!
Barnplotter is a new media artist based in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. They make interactive art through a variety of mediums brought to life through creative code.
Installation: Rural Urban FLOW Video Loop
Presented by Rural Urban FLOW
Multimedia Performances:
Wes Tank
New Media Jam
A Name For Tomorrow is an improvising cello, electronics & computer ensemble hailing from Chicago, Milwaukee and Winona. By the river bank a sign reveals the path.
Volcano Creed
Volcano Creed Is a newly formed performance art duo comprised of Rhineland-based folk synth musician Nate Sheppard and Barnplotter, a visual DJ and multimedia installation artist from Stevens Point.