Amusing Meditations is an experiential art event designed to awaken our naive playfulness and reclaim our ability to hold attention.

We spend 90 minutes in structured, creative mindfulness in a community environment. AM is hosted in the main gallery space of InterUrban ArtHouse, so attendees will also experience the current group show. Expect to leave your phones behind or hand them over at the door … this is a no-phones event. It is also always free! Dress comfortably for occasional movement and light, friendly physicality. All attendees participate, to their comfort, in a series of inventive, meditative exercises. During the last bit of the session, we will talk about our experience.

Session 3: Saturday, September 28

Session 2: Saturday, June 29
Focus: Mind Games

This session presents some of Nettie’s favorite, mind-bending studio writing exercises. We will draw concentric circles, write backwards, write without looking, and finally describe and draw. There will be lots of interaction and laughter for this event. Tea will be served, bring a vessel.

Session 1: Saturday, March 9
Focus: Marina Abramovic Tell All

For the inaugural session of AM, we will perform three exercises I learned while in workshop at the Marina Abramovic Institute in Greece (2023). For this evening, we take a vow of silence. We will write our names, count the rice and lentils, and look into each others’ eyes. Tea will be served, bring a vessel.