Event details
Celebrate the winter solstice with Preston Montague
Location
The Chapel
Category
Arts & Culture
Event Details
Celebrate the winter solstice with Dix Park 2025 Artist in Residence, Preston Montague, with an exciting retrospective of his ecological installation artwork.
Preston will be joined by author, conservationist, and citizen of the Tuscarora Nation, David Rahahę́·tih Webb, for a moving presentation on his new book, Indigenous Carolinians, a sweeping look at Indigenous peoples living where the Mid-Atlantic meets the Southeast.
Following David’s presentation, Preston will dive into his work in developing grassland ecosystems as living, didactic land art, exploring the process of creating large-scale landscapes from seed, the native plants that compose the grasslands, and the emotional experiences his work aspires to evoke.
The first 30 attendees will receive a free Venus flytrap—one of North Carolina’s most iconic native plants—courtesy of the inimitable Plant Delights Nursery, founded by globally renowned horticulturist Tony Avent. Additionally, Preston will provide all attendees with a free sample of seeds of native plants used during his residency, along with instructions on how to grow them successfully in the garden.
You won't want to miss this exciting finale to Dix Park's first artist-in-residence program!
Registration
While free to attend, space is limited. Registration is required.
This program is made possible by the generous support of the Carlyle Adams Foundation and Dix Park Conservancy donors.
Register at the link above.
Know Before You Go
Chapel Address: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Via Western Boulevard: Enter at Hunt Drive or S. Boylan Avenue
- Via Lake Wheeler Road: Enter at Umstead Drive
- Follow signs towards Chapel
- Parking is located in the lots next to and in front of the Chapel. ADA parking is available.
Dix Park continues to strive to be accessible and welcoming for visitors, including those with disabilities. Currently, portions of Dix Park, including some areas where programs and events occur, have uneven surfaces and are not fully accessible. Accessibility is a primary focus for all park improvements and development.
Parking: ADA parking spaces for the Chapel are to the left and out front of the building. ADA parking spaces are available in all lots.
Chapel Entrance: Ramp and ADA push button activated door is located to the left of the front of the building.
Restrooms: Indoor accessible restrooms are available in the Chapel.
Programs and Events: Raleigh Parks Inclusion Services works with community members to support participation. To request a program modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please complete and submit the Accommodation Request Form or contact Inclusion Services staff at 919-996-2147 or ParksInclusion@raleighnc.gov.
Contact Dix Park Staff at 919-996-3255 or events@dixpark.org.
