Filtered Decomposium 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.”

Decomposium Saturday

Reading by Lia Purpura

October 10, 2026

Reading by writer Lia Purpura.

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.

Decomposium Saturday

Panel Discussion

October 10, 2026

In this conversation, conservation biologist Curt Meine invites a range of perspectives on decomposition.

Decomposium Saturday

A De-Composition Writing Workshop

October 10, 2026

This ticketed writing workshop with Lia Purpura focuses on the various stages of continuous creation and undoing.

Decomposium Saturday

Interactive Poetry with Dasha Kelly

October 10, 2026

Explore poetry and history with fellow Decomposium attendees during an experience guided by Dasha Kelly.

Decomposium Saturday

Tsuzamen

October 10, 2026

Tsuzamen will perform a new work of original music inspired by soil horizons.

Decomposium Saturday