The​ (stillness) project​,​ ​which was conceived and is led by Susan Bickford, is an annual interdisciplinary gathering which brings together artists, scientists, dancers, musicians and others to create an immersive experience that has something to offer everyone. We are especially excited about learning more about foraging and preparing “found food”. Our expert botanist and forager, Rachel Alexandrou, has written a short cookbook packed with delicious recipes. In the past five years, this gathering and associated performances were undertaken elsewhere in Maine along our beautiful rivers and lakes. All host committee members and corporate donors will receive a copy of the cookbook, which will also be available online.

Of course, this year everything is different, however, the 2020 ​(stillness) project​ will go forward on June 20 as planned with the creation of a film documenting the making of (stillness)20. We will premiere the film at a date to be determined in the fall that we anticipate will provide a condensed but no less excellent experience. We also anticipate that a cocktail party will precede the premiere and will offer an opportunity to try some of the foraged delicacies as well as signature cocktails created using foraged ingredients.

Artist - Collaborators include: Susan Bickford, Andrea Goodman, Anna Dembska, Susan Osberg, Zoe Mason, Rachel Alexandrou, Annabel O’Neill, Susan Smith, Kristin Dillon, Stan Levitsky, Cody Maroon, Luke Myers, Brianna Daley, Dakota Douglass, Matea Mills-Andruk, Fletcher Boote, Heather Lyon, Mary Jean Crowe, Robin Lane, and Anna Witholt Abaldo.

With support from the Royal River Conservation Trust, this years (stillness) project will be hosted on the Little John Preserve in Yarmouth, Maine