Argus Rivertown 2024
WonderDome Art Installation Will Light Up Inaugural ‘Rivertown Revival After Dark’
When Josh Cardenas and Kirsten Bjore heard that Rivertown Revival had reimagined its festival set for July 19-20 to take advantage of the cool evening and late-night breezes, the founders of the WonderStump! arts collective had an idea.
PD Rivertown 2024
Reimagined ‘Revival’ Brings Annual Festival to Petaluma at Night
“We were super inspired when we heard Rivertown Revival was going to be ‘After Dark’ this year,” Cardenas said. “I’m an artist who works in sculpture, lighting and experiential/interactive art forms. Kirsten loves working with fiber arts, soft sculpture, natural materials and projections. Together, we like to create unique, playful experiences that invite people to find new ways of seeing the world.”
Argus Butter & Eggs 2024
Butter & Egg Days Parade Winners
The Judges Special Award, awarded to the entrant with the most entertaining and unique presentation, went to Arts Alive. A monthly celebration of the arts and artists, Arts Alive take place on the third Thursday of every month, and appearing the parade to promote it were several regular participants, including WonderStump! Art Collective, Life on Earth Art, the Unicorn Blessing Brigade and Alchemia. Their exubrant procession was enormous, festooned with colorful costumes, towering walking puppets, and dozens of smiling and waving artists.
Radio Interview 2024
Greetings From Petaluma
Northern California Public Media joined us in the Stump Studio to learn a little more about our epic parade float build for the 2024 Butter and Eggs Day Parade and Festival in Petaluma. Greener Pastures, and giant chickens!