Watermark Art Center welcomes textile artist Kristen Anderson on October 3 with an opening reception for her exhibit "Refugia: the seasonal Pond Project" from 5 to 7pm. Anderson will give a brief artist presentation at 5:30. The exhibit will be on display through January 30, 2026.

Just as pockets of rich memory may emerge amid a human mind in cognitive decline, remnants of ecosystem diversity that retain resilience amid changing conditions are referred to as ecological "refugia". Anderson uses tapestries, poems and vignettes to illustrate this comparison.

For Anderson, creating the Refugia series was about finding a path forward to cope with difficult and emerging circumstances, both personally and environmentally. It is about learning to relate as a caregiver to both a special ecosystem and to a changing person. Like a mind that is experiencing the roadblocks of disease, the seasonal ponds are at great risk due to weakened wetland laws, development, and a changing climate.

There is no cost to attend this event. Watermark is accessible and there is no fee to view exhibits or to visit the retail gallery during regular hours: Monday – Saturday from 10am to 5pm. 505 Bemidji Avenue N. in Bemidji, MN. 218-444-7570.