Goosefoot News, Arts & Events
Looking for something fun to do? Want to learn about Goosefoot's latest projects? Look here for a schedule of live music, art shows, wellness activities, and more happening in Bayview.
Towards Becoming an Anti-Racist Organization: Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month—observed September 15 to October 15—honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latine Americans. Their rich history of civil rights leadership and activism in Washington State began in 1968 on behalf of farm workers and more recently has focused on the detention and deportation of immigrants.
Towards Becoming an Anti-Racist Organization: Local Action to Take Today
"They did not know beautiful plants grow from blackened soil." -Black Seed Farm GoFundMe We must call attention this month to a devastating arson event affecting members of the BIPOC community working on increasing access to local food. Black Seed Farms was in the process of installing a hydroponic growing system on their South Whidbey farm when $250,000 worth of donated equipment was destroyed on July 19. Just 12 hours earlier, their team had transported truckloads of heavy equipment to the site from Kent, with plans to get the system up and running as soon as possible.
Kinship: Hub Gallery Show on Connection, Place, & Climate Change
On view through September 9
In the artist’s own words, “Kinship records a journey of tuning into and developing relationships with the more-than-human world. By knowing these aspects of our natural surroundings, we develop connection to and reciprocal relationships to place."
Towards Becoming an Anti-Racist Organization: Why are companies quitting?
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs have been around a long time, but the number of groups offering DEI workshops and trainings increased exponentially after the murder of George Floyd and in response to the Black Lives Matter movement. More recently, however, the news has been full of stories about corporations and organizations backing away from their commitment to DEI, siting costs or ineffectiveness. But is that true? Do we no longer need to work on DEI? (Spoilers: no.)
The Art of Whidbey Ren Faire
On view through July 14
Experience a world where dragons, mermaids, fairies, and royalty personally welcomed visitors to the recent Whidbey Ren Faire, led by local textile artist Doe Stahr.
Bayview Corner Summer Street Dances Begin June 12!
Goosefoot is pleased to announce the 2024 lineup for the Bayview Corner Summer Street Dances. We couldn't contain the fun, so we've added an extra dance to the lineup this year! All members of the community and visitors are invited to these free, family friendly celebrations.
2024 Whidbey Farm Stand Brochure Out Now!
Goosefoot is proud to announce the release of the 2024 Whidbey Island Roadside Farm Stand, Farm Store & Farmers Market Directory.
Art with a Message: Teens’ responses to the world around them
On view through May 26, 2024
High school student artist's were asked to respond to the world around them and here's what how they replied
Towards Becoming an Anti-Racist Organization: Architects of Abundance
Many of us were taught that before colonization, the indigenous peoples were hunter-gatherers who wandered a harmonious natural paradise. But in March, we got the opportunity to learn more about Indigenous food systems and land management practices.
Towards Becoming an Anti-Racist Organization: The Songs of Freedom
At our recent community reading of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail, we were captivated by The Singer Tina's performance of several iconic Civil Rights songs.