TANANA VALLEY
SANDHILL CRANE FESTIVAL
2009
An accomplished artist of contemporary basketry, photography, poetry, and storytelling, Mavis Muller uses art as a means of environmental advocacy and education, as well as designing workshops which guide people to access their bond to the land. She is especially inspired by Sandhill Cranes, whose migratory routes she has followed for over 20 years. When she returns to Alaska each spring, she sets out to weave stories of the cranes in with the natural materials that she gathers from outside of Cranehaven Studio of Art & Nature, her studio-home on the Kenai Peninsula where Sandhill Cranes are frequent visitors. www.mavismullerart.com
Friday August 21st - Sunday, August 23rd
Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
Fairbanks, Alaska FULL SCHEDULE
We are very excited to welcome our featured guest this year - Homer artist Mavis Muller.
Friday Evening
Opening Reception - Festival Fundraiser -
Outdoor Slide Presentation with Mavis Muller
Saturday
Bird Banding - Nature Walk with Mavis Muller -
Brunch with the Cranes - Crane Watch - Crane Calling Contest - Crane Coloring Contest - Kids Crane Walk -
Nature Photography & Wildlife Drawing Workshops -
Fairbanks Crane Hot Spots Tour - Crane Crafts for Kids
Sunday
Cruise for Cranes - Crane Watch - Crane Crafts for Kids -
Live Birds of Prey Program - Kids Crane Walk -
Bird Research Talks - Crane Watch -
Tex-Mex Dinner & Musical Celebration -
Quilt Raffle Drawing & Silent Auction End
© Derek Sikes
Art Workshops with Mavis and local artists will be held August 17th - 20th.
Check out the full schedule and print a registration form!
Need a place to stay during Crane Festival?
Take advantage of this special at the Wedgewood Resort’s