Upcoming Events
Decomposium Welcome
October 9, 2026
Join us for opening night of the Decomposium!
Decomposium Friday
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.
Decomposium Friday
Pixel of Grassland
October 9, 2026
Artist 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 scripted talk show exploring themes of spirituality 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 fire performance.
Decomposium Friday
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.”
Decomposium Saturday
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 explores themes of immigration, family, decay, fruition, and language.
Decomposium Saturday
SSWIG
October 10, 2026
Learn about the importance of soil health with the Sauk Soil & Water Improvement Group (SSWIG).
Decomposium Saturday
Uncle Butzie, the Turkey Vulture
October 10, 2026
Don't miss this special demonstration by aviculturalist Lisa Hartman.
Decomposium Saturday
Día de Muertos Ofrenda – Aztec to Contemporary Times
October 10, 2026
Learn about the history of Día de Muertos and participate in the building of a community ofrenda with Mexican Folk Art Collective.