Tender Offerings

Tender Offerings is inspired by Robin Wall Kimmerer's reflections on reciprocal restoration, “the mutually reinforcing restoration of land & culture such that repair of ecosystem services contributes to cultural revitalization, and renewal of culture promotes restoration of ecological integrity.”

Exploring this concept through connection to place and creative process,  Tender Offerings is a fresh take on place-based stewardship. 

VISUAL ART EXHIBIT

Tender Offerings celebrates the gifts of our natural landscape in Two Harbors, Minnesota. Created using second hand and found materials, each piece reflects my felt experience of place.

COMMUNITY GATHERING

On November 7, 2023, Kayla hosted a community gathering at the Two Harbors Public Library along with a team of local artists inviting the community to contribute their own Tender Offerings to the art exhibit. Activities included decorating name tags celebrating our favorite seasons in Two Harbors, writing poetry evoking the emotions felt immersed in the nature in our rural community, an artist talk, and creating pieces inspired by our place.
“It brought members of the community together who wouldn't typically spend time together in a space that felt welcoming and fun.”

“The name tag table was amazing and so creative. I love how it made me get right into my creative energy and helped those parts of me engage in something right away where they usually can get anxious walking into a room full of people. The artwork was very special and the activity was BEAUTY FULL”

EXHIBIT HISTORY

April-May 2025: Cedar Coffee Company, Two Harbors, Minnesota
August 2024: Northern Lakes Arts Association, Ely's Historic State Theater, Ely, Minnesota
November 2023: Two Harbors Public Library, Two Harbors, Minnesota

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CONNECT.

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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Kayla is a recipient of the Individual Artist Equity Grant, made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and culture heritage fund.
additional Photography by cc Boyle Photography, Adrian Steinbach, bill cameron, ASHLEY DEREN