Seeding the Papalotl (Butterfly) Project

Papalotl (Butterfly) Project is an interdisciplinary, multigenerational,  intercultural endeavor to increase wellness by taking action locally on sustainable development goals being addressed globally. 

This project and methodology has grown out of a lifetime of immersive, community based learning and leadership and consists of many volunteers, collaborators and cogenerators.

A short documentation of reflections from a decade ago after serving as teacher and mentor in the Twin Cities Region provide some of the project background:

Tara A. Chadwick On Generating Future Leaders

Papalotl (Butterfly) Project is available for public and private workshops, presentations, residencies and keynotes. Details and info at book Tara Chadwick. 

Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture. the Florida Council on Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. Papalotl (Butterfly) Project is an active partner with the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs. 

Matriarch migration

For Immediate Release:

August 11, 2023, 

Fort Lauderdale, FL. 

Finally, after launching as a billboard during #ArtMiami/ Art Basel week followed by a year of prestigious gallery showings in London and Venice, the iconic original canvas print version of "Matriarch" has returned to South Florida. 

"Matriarch" framed photo paper print was first shown at Alliance for the Arts in Naples and now resides in the permanent collection of Akeesha Footman in Ontario, Canada. The canvas print was part of Anima Mundi, and now appears in the exhibition catalogue.

"Matriarch" was also exhibited in Palma de Mallorca, Spain last November, then returned as a large scale digital installation at Art Box Expo in Wynwood during Art Basel Miami.

Tara Chadwick is exhibiting two new  "Matriarch-inspired" works at the upcoming Swiss Art Expo in Zurich, including "Matriarch's Grandchild Speaks" which premiered this spring in Basel & NYC. The artists' reception in Zurich takes place at the main train station exhibit hall on September 9th. (Event tickets still available if anyone can or will be in Zurich that weekend!)

View recent works or email for enquiries at tara-chadwick.square.site. 

Monarchs & Milkweed Bioblitz

 

Dearest Colleagues & Collaborators:

Welcome to the final days of our epically short summer! Only three weeks now 'till the first day of school and there's still so much summer fun and back to school prep still to make happen. I want to remind you of my open invitation to participate in #PapalotlProject. There are several different ways we can cogenerate exciting interactive enrichment opportunities for yourselves and for your communities.

1. Join the bioblitz this week by taking photos of milkweed, monarchs, flowers or other butterflies and send them along with your name and location & tag #PapalotlProject.

2. Sign up to request a #PapalotlProject presentation in person or via livestream in September to participate in the 2023-24 symbolic migration.

3. Attend an upcoming #PapalotlProject presentation at Sunset Lakes Community Center (dates attached below).

Let me know if you'd like to meet to receive your complimentary seed packet of milkweed or marigold flowers - it's a perfect time to plant now for autumn flowers!!

Yours truly,

Tara Chadwick

#PapalotlProject

tara-chadwick.square.site

Matriarch's Grandchild Speaks in Basel, Switzerland

June 5, 2023

Basel, Switzerland

Today on this 50th United Nations observance of World Environment Day, Broward County artist innovator Tara Chadwick announced the newest piece in the Papalotl series will be on view June 15-18 during Art Basel in Basel, Switzerland. 

"Matriarch's Grandchild Speaks" expands on themes of transformation, regeneration, and  restoration. Initiated to inspire social  engagement and reflection on wellness, nature and future, this experimental work juxtaposes global goals of human and environmental rights with a visual analysis of where we are in our trajectory toward justice.

Biodiversity, cycles and choices are key conceptual elements while starkly contrasting mono and poly chromatic imagery provide the primary visual content. The first work in the Papalotl series, "Matriarch" just completed a world tour beginning at Alliance for the Arts in Florida's Paradise Coast, stopping in LA, London, Zurich, Rome, Venezia, Mallorca and back here to Wynwood during Art Basel Miami Beach. 

The series prompted the launch of an award winning interdisciplinary social innovation:  #PapalotlProject, bringing elders and children together to share stories about science, food, culture and art. Check out Papalotl Project on Instagram and follow the path of the Matriarch series on Instagram @wabigun.

Contact: 

Papalotl Project 786-671-8272

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Local Artist Featured in Prestigious National Innovation Showcase

May 25, 2023

Broward County, FL

This week local artist and producer Tara Chadwick was featured in the prestigious Cogenerate The Future of Together Innovation Showcase for recently launching #PapalotlProject, bringing elders and children together to share stories and wisdom about  science, food, art and agriculture. 

The showcase served as the finale of a year long fellowship to support project development through collaborative skills acquisition, for example iterative design thinking, and cogenerational approaches to social problem solving. A replay of the event is available for viewing at Cogenerate Showcase Clip

Today it was announced that Tara Chadwick's "Introduction to #PapalotlProject" has been selected for the One Minute Film Festival in  Winter Park this Saturday. Virtual and in person tickets are available at Winter Park Library

For more information visit instagram or Tara-Chadwick.

A Day of Sustainability, Reflection and a view to Being Well

This International Museum Day is a tribute, a day of reflection and remembrance for all and especially for one we lost this month. One lone ranger, visionary, optimist, doer. George Thompson completed his earthly journey this month at the youthful age of 55. But before doing so, Mr. Thompson engineered the revitalization of heritage tourism in Belize through the creation, preservation, consolidation, care and maintenance of infrastructure to support balanced cultural, economic and conservation uses at archaeological reserves throughout the country of Belize.

George recognized that people from the local community are the experts in their own cultural history, ecosystems and conservation practices. He used a human centered approach to develop trusting relationships between the archaeological sites, their caretakers and the surrounding neighborhoods. George took time to ensure that each site team understands the importance of their role and work in the local, regional, and global context of a developing tourism based economy in a fledgling 40 something year old nation.

He worked to bring balance to the changing ethic of archaeological research and investigation and helped to solve a myriad of unanswerable questions about how best to simultaneously protect and promote archaeological resources within Belize.

Everyone loved George. He was patient, kind, and thoughtful. A person you could depend on for an honest answer to almost any question. But most of all, George was always planning... planning for the future... planning a new idea... planning how to make something function better. He was engineering a better life for everyone with consideration of all our constantly moving parts.

This International Museum Day is a tribute to George Thompson who absolutely created well being and sustainability in cultural heritage sites across Belize by his leadership, kindness and by listening to and engaging the wisdom of the people.

Indigenous Peoples Day of Resistance Ceremony Opening at Santa Rita (Chac temal) https://fb.watch/nFCXtmsjSu/?mibextid=Nif5oz 

Broward artist brings children, elders together, planting seeds for future.

Friday, April 14th, 2023

Broward County, FL

Contact: Tara Chadwick 786-671-TARA

This National Gardening Day, Broward-based Belizean-Canadian artist Tara Chadwick invites the public to #PapalotlProject: a site specific art installation featuring pollinator friendly seed planting and intergenerational migration story sharing.

During earth day week and the UN permanent forum on Indigenous issues, this multidisciplinary interaction encourages participants to bring seeds and stories and come ready to cogenerate a future of abundance.

Artscalendar link

#PapalotlProject

Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture. the Florida Council on Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. Support has also been provided by Broward County Cultural Division and the following Funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Helen and Frank Stoykov Charitable Endowment Fund, Louise and Rudi Dill Charitable Fund, Mary and Alex Mackenzie Community Impact Fund. Photo courtesy Tara Chadwick. Limited mobility, vision and hearing assistance available, please email wabigun@yahoo.com with detailed request one week prior to event date.

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