Baltimore Satellite Reef Project

Have you heard? The Baltimore Satellite Reef project is accepting submissions!

The hyperbolic crochet coral reef project was conceived to bring awareness to the destruction of the Great Barrier Reef. Since its start the reef project has spawned satellite reef creation around the world, and now it’s in Baltimore. I certainly don’t need a reason to pick up my hook, but isn’t it great when you do and can be a part of something that connects community and a great cause.

Click through full details about the project and how you can contribute (my effort is pictured here). 

Information about the upcoming exhibition below:

The Baltimore Satellite Reef (BSR), a satellite of the Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef Project (HCCR), facilitated by artist Karida Collins is coming to Gallery CA. Community members young and old from all around Baltimore City have crocheted this enormous coral reef replica. The larger HCCR project began in 2005 with Christine and Margaret Wertheim, of the Institute for Figuring, in response to the destruction of the Great Barrier Reef. The HCCR is a community arts project that creates new methods to engage the public about scientific and environmental issues. With an unusual fusion of mathematics, marine biology, handicraft, collective art practice and environmental consciousness, the BSR will be a unique and distinct part of what may be the largest community arts and science project in the world. Because of the flexibility of the formula and creativity of each community, it will be totally unique from the others, much like the ocean’s living coral reefs.

If you are interested in participating please contact info@galleryca.org to be connected with the project organizers.

The BSR, and all related programming, was made possible by generous support from The Institute For Figuring, the Office of Community Engagement at the Maryland Institute College of Art and Neighborhood Fiber Co.