Meris Drew, inks lake, 2022. Courtesy of Stellarhighway.
Summer Solstice 2025
HOLD ON TO THIS INSTEAD
June 20 — June 22, 2025
COMPANION is pleased to present Hold On To This Instead, a group exhibition celebrating the 2025 summer solstice with ten contemporary, midwestern artists: Aleyah Austin, Stephanie Barlow, Kelsey Blacklock, Landon Caldwell, Meris Drew, Ryan Freund, Rob Funkhouser, Julian Jamaal Jones, Casey Roberts, and Shamira.
Presented off-site, verdant gardens and intimate cottage spaces host sculpture, painting, drawing, ceramic, quilt, and sound works that emphasize the importance of attending to what is elemental and available around us all. Together for the first time, the artists’ traditional forms and materials make way for present-day contemplations on communing with one another and the lands and skies we share.
The intimate residential setting is owned by neighbors who are transforming the cottage, grounds, and remaining farmstead into an artist and writers residency. Hold On To This Instead is the first public activation of the property and the second group exhibition presented by COMPANION celebrating the summer solstice. All artworks in the cottage, gallery, studio, barn, and at the pond are included in the exhibition and available for sale. Ticketed admission for the opening reception & weekend open hours.
OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, June 20th 6 — 11pm
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Friday marks the first astronomical day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere with the solstice occurring at 10:42 p.m. ET.
OPEN HOURS
Saturday, June 21st + Sunday, June 22nd 12 — 5pm
GUIDED PLANT WALKS
Saturday June 21st + Sunday, June 22nd 1:30 — 2:30pm
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For in-person sales and inquiries, please visit the office in the cottage or contact: braydee@thisiscompanion.com