Upcoming Events
Rites of Passage - The Wake
October 9, 2026
A quiet visitation with The Vessel, a decomposable effigy, that will embark on its journey into the soil during Saturday's burial.
Artwork + Installations Friday
Keynote: Pixel of Grassland
October 9, 2026
Artist and soil scientist Omar de Kok-Mercado, Director of Wilding at Mad Agriculture, will deliver an experimental and immersive keynote experience.
Decomposium Friday
CHURCH!
October 9, 2026
Host Paul Karner takes the audience though a live absurdist talk show exploring themes of spirituality transition as we experience them in our everyday lives.
Decomposium Friday
Kindling Chaos
October 9, 2026
Roger Reynolds constructs ephemeral sculpture from natural wood without nails, wire, or adhesives, then decomposes the work through a live performance.
Decomposium Friday
Proscenium
October 10, 2026
A layered wood-cut installation by artist Laura Annis that will frame the main Decomposium stage.
Artwork + Installations Saturday
Gallery (Ash)
October 10, 2026
Artist Max Sorenson explores the ecological upheaval of emerald ash borer infestation and our collective cultural relationship to displaced “invasive species.”
Artwork + Installations Saturday
Keynote: Decomposition as Cultural Heritage
October 10, 2026
Anthropologist Anand Pandian delivers a keynote about his research on de-growth across four global cities.
Decomposium Saturday
Some Perennials
October 10, 2026
This hybrid poetry/artbook and film projection by Nick Gulig and Colin Crowley explores themes of immigration, family, decay, fruition, and language.
Artwork + Installations Saturday
SSWIG with Randy Zogbaum
October 10, 2026
Learn about the importance of soil health with the Sauk Soil & Water Improvement Group (SSWIG) and soil scientist Randy Zogbaum.
Decomposium Saturday
Uncle Butzie, the Turkey Vulture
October 10, 2026
Don't miss this special demonstration by aviculturalist Lisa Hartman.