October 5 - 22, 2009
New York, NY, Sept 09, 2009 - This October, The Arctic Circle will embark on its first expedition into the High Arctic, with a collective of eighteen juried professionals aboard an ice-class, scientific research sailing vessel. The traditionally rigged 150' Schooner will host a crew comprising international artists, architects and scientists that will set sail, using techniques of early exploration, for three weeks while working on individual projects in a collaborative environment.
New York, NY, Sept 09, 2009 - This October, The Arctic Circle will embark on its first expedition into the High Arctic, with a collective of eighteen juried professionals aboard an ice-class, scientific research sailing vessel. The traditionally rigged 150' Schooner will host a crew comprising international artists, architects and scientists that will set sail, using techniques of early exploration, for three weeks while working on individual projects in a collaborative environment.
Artists and scientists are the hunters and interpreters of new, vital, and often challenging information. As observers and question-askers, both disciplines play a critical role in fostering human understanding of the issues of our time.
The three-week expedition will take place in the international territory of Svalbard, an archipelago in the Arctic Ocean north of mainland Europe, midway between mainland Norway and the North Pole. The expedition will be followed by an international exhibition schedule, traveling to major centers in North America, Europe, and Asia.For more information about The Arctic Circle program and a full list of its participants, please visit The Arctic Circle website at www.thearcticcircle.org
For all press inquiries please contact:
Aaron O'Connor, founder
The Arctic Circle
646.577.7959 646.577.7959 New York
aaron@thearcticcircle.org
www.thearcticcircle.org