BELFAST — Waterfall Arts, in collaboration with Coastal Mountains Land Trust, will hold the opening reception for “Fields” by Bo Dennis. The exhibit is an installation by the artist and farmer behind Dandy Ram, a floral design studio and flower farm based in Monroe. The reception will take place on Friday, July 19, from 5 - 7 p.m., at Head of Tide Preserve, located in Stover Preserve, Doak Road, Belfast.

Bo Dennis (he/him), the creative force of Dandy Ram, brings an innovative approach to floral design, creating installations that spark joy and curiosity through sustainably grown flowers, according to Waterfall Arts, in a news release. “Fields” will be on display from July 19-21 and will feature two installation locations one at the Head of Tide Preserve and one on the water at Stover Preserve.

Event Details:
● Opening Reception: July 19, 5-7pm
● Exhibition Dates: July 19-21, 2024
● Location: Head of Tide Preserve, Stover Preserve, Doak Road, Belfast, ME

Visitors will have the opportunity to walk the trails and interact with the installation at any time over the weekend.

Accessibility Notes:
● Head of Tide Preserve- installations will be adjacent to an even gravel parking lot. Florals can be viewed from the lot or can be accessed via an uneven grass path.
● Additional parking along the street is available if the main lot is full.
● A restroom is available at the Head of Tide Preserve parking lot, though it is not wheelchair accessible.

● Stover Preserve- An uneven 7 minute wooded path down to the installations which can be viewed from the river bank or from wading in the water. Steep in sections and some sections with stairs. Florals will guide the way to the water.

Waterfall Arts and Coastal Mountains Land Trust invite the community to join in celebrating this unique and ephemeral art installation. Bo Dennis’ work rejoices in the land art tradition, drawing inspiration from artists like Andy Goldsworthy, Agnes Denes, and Precious Okoyomon.

For more information about Bo Dennis and Dandy Ram, please visit dandyramfarm.com or follow on Instagram @dandyramfarm.

About Coastal Mountains Land Trust: Coastal Mountains Land Trust has been working to permanently conserve land to benefit the natural and human communities of western Penobscot Bay since 1986. The Trust has protected over 12,000 acres, offering the community access to over 45 miles of trails, ensuring the preservation of the region’s natural beauty and resources for future generations. For more information visit cosatalmountains.org

About Waterfall Arts: Waterfall Arts is a community arts center in Belfast, Maine, dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality arts programming for all ages. Through exhibitions, education, and events, Waterfall Arts fosters creative expression and appreciation for the arts in a welcoming environment.

Contact: Waterfall Arts; info@waterfallarts.org, (207) 338-2222, waterfallarts.org