The Commonwealth is buzzing with activity, color, and life! Although Sweet Water Foundation continues to practice social distancing and mask wearing to protect the community, our summer programming is in full swing with a steady stream of new and returning visitors each day.
On June 19, 2021, SWF hosted its Fourth Annual Juneteenth Celebration at The Commonwealth, welcoming Values-Based Partners, neighbors, and market-goers to create, build and celebrate freedom and community. In July, SWF welcomed a new cohort of Apprentices and Fellows for the 2021 Summer Sweet Water Academy Urban Ecology Program.
In the coming weeks, Sweet Water Foundation will open its second installation in the Thought Barn - We The Publics...from Bounded Rationality to Unbounded Possibilities, a catalytic assemblage of art, artifacts, and history exploring the many facets and dimensions of the publics and public trust. The Commonwealth is also a host site for the multi-site exhibit, Toward Common Cause: Art Social Change, and the MacArthur Fellows Program at 40 (TCC). The Commonwealth is featuring two TCC installations -- Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle’s Hydrant, 41°47’22.662″ N – 87°37’38.364″ W and Mel Chin's Safehouse Temple Door. Reservations are required to visit the installations, more details are below.
As the summer continues, Sweet Water Foundation looks forward to welcoming you to The Commonwealth during weekly Farmer's Markets. There GROWS the neighborhood!
IN THIS ISSUE:
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HUMANS OF SWEET WATER
Humans of Sweet Water
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Humans of Sweet Water… Meet Mama Afua. Mama Afua is an Afrikan Warrior, healer, and builder. She first visited The Commonwealth before the COVID-19 Pandemic and has been a regular market-goer ever since. More recently, she has been volunteering her time every week to pull weeds, transplant, and seed. Mama Afua is an integral part of the SWF Family who brings a vibrant energy to The Commonwealth every time she is onsite. This month, we invite you to learn more about Mama Afua.
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SWEET WATER STORIES
2021 - "Let's Get It Done"
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2021 MARKETPLACE IN FULL SWING
In early May, SWF launched its Seedling Market, providing seedlings to neighbors, farmers, and partners across the city. This year, our Farmer’s Markets have become more than just a random market. Fridays at The Commonwealth have turned into family days, reunions, and introductions to The Commonwealth. Read more.
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TRANSFORMING 'WASTES TO RESOURCES'
Nearly every week, SWF receives inquiries about acquiring materials that are destined for landfills. Because transforming ‘wastes to resources’ is at the heart of SWF’s practice of Regenerative Neighborhood Development, SWF creatively utilizes the vast waste streams of the city for materials as we grow the neighborhood. Read More.
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4TH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH AT THE COMMONWEALTH
On Saturday, June 19, 2021, SWF hosted its Fourth Annual Juneteenth Celebration at The Commonwealth. To protect the health and safety of the community, the 2021 Juneteenth Celebration was not advertised and, instead, shared by word-of-mouth with neighbors, market-goers, and active partners across the network. The event welcomed more than 200 individualS to celebrate freedom + community. Read more.
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