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Where Earth Holds the Sky : Cyanotypes at the Newark Earthworks Workshop
June 22, 2026, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Octagon Earthworks, Newark Ohio 43055
Where Earth Holds the Sky :
Register for a hands-on art making workshop at the Octagon Earthworks, led by Newark Earthworks Center experts Marti Chaatsmith and Megan Cromwell, along with Ohio State’s 2025–26 Artist Laureate, Kate Shannon.
The cyanotype is a simple photographic process that uses sunlight and water to produce vivid blue images. During the workshop, participants will learn about the Octagon Earthworks before exploring the grounds to create place-based prints inspired by Hopewell culture.
Space and supplies are limited for this free workshop, registration required.
All materials are provided, lunch is included, and no prior experience is necessary.
Ages 14 and up are invited to participate; minors must be accompanied by an adult.
By combining image-making with the study of historical works, Associate Professor Shannon aims to help participants connect with the history of photography and gain a deeper appreciation of its impact on cultural memory.
Shannon teaches a variety of courses, including photography, digital imaging and expanded media. Her digitally manipulated photographs have been exhibited across the United States. She recently showcased her curation of 19th-century American photographs at Ohio State’s Rare Books & Manuscripts Library and is now working on a creative project supported by a Funds for Artists grant from the Greater Columbus Arts Council that examines these historical items using digital tools.
Octagon Earthworks
125 N. 33rd St.
Newark, OH 43055.
Space and supplies are limited. To register add your name, email address, and any dietary needs in the form below. A follow up email will provide more detailed information about as the date approaches.
Register here: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQDXZbc7lgp4CZo
Once you register, a follow up email will provide more detailed information about as the date approaches.
Questions can be directed to Professor Kate Shannon at shannon.112@osu.edu .
Select prints created during the workshop will be featured in a subsequent exhibition at the Newark Earthworks Storytellers Gallery of The Ohio State University at Newark, on view from July 13 to August 28, 2026.
