Leave No Trace: Tait Wilman

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Nature and a sense of place are catalysts for Tait Wilman's work, her artistic practice explores discursive trajectories between sense of self and place, through installation, sculpture, and performance. 'Leave No Trace' is a sculpture located at Royal Recreation trail near Guelph Lake. This sculpture will illustrate some of the local ecology you can find on this trail, here you will also find a small take away. This zine or take away will not only guide you through on your trail excursion but will provide tidbits about the local ecosystem, and a creative activity. This activation brings a new perspective to the local nature, diversity and creativity in the area. The artist aims to encourage exploring local nature to learn and create.

The installation will be live on October 15th, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, with the artist present to share zines and take questions.

The artist wants to acknowledge that we live, learn, work, play, explore and this sculpture rests on the land within the Between the Lakes Purchase (Treaty 3), the treaty lands and territory of the Mississauga’s of the Credit. She recognizes that the Anishinnabe, and Hodinöhsö:ni' peoples have long-standing and ongoing relationship with the land and each other. The Attawandaron people are part of the archaeological record.

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City of Guelph Museums & Culture

Guelph Museums and Culture exists to:

* Collect and protect artifacts, artworks and stories that reflect our community

* Share the collections and stories − locally, nationally and internationally − through exhibition, interpretation, and online access

* Provide inclusive, accessible, interactive, and enlightening experiences

* Nurture interest and engagement in history, art and culture

* Cultivate a connection to place, with focus on the tangible and intangible cultural landscape unique to Guelph

Guelph Museums and Culture are pleased to commission this activation for Culture Days in support of our local artists and in service of our local community and beyond.

In Guelph we’re grounded in community and our deep connection to the environment. We look out for one another, celebrate our diversity and smile at each other in the streets. We are leaders who shape tomorrow. We tackle local and global challenges through innovation, art and action. And we’re committed to inclusive prosperity – because together, we’re stronger.