Following a cross-country trip and a series of works in which she explored the nature of public space, performance artist Betsy Damon realized the importance of social networks in the creation of art and the development of programs that blended performance, philosophy, and politics. This insight took on a new metaphorical and thematic focus as Damon worked on project that involved making castings of a dry river bed. Water–as both a symbol of interconnection and the foundation of life–assumed a central place in her work.
Building on these experiences, Damon created Keepers of the Waters, an interdisciplinary nonprofit group that seeks to promote water sustainability through art, scientific research, and community education and action. This collaborative approach allows the organization to address issues related to water use on a variety of fronts: promoting education through a knowledge-sharing network and database as well as through direct interaction with students, exploring the role of water in theology and mythology, and blending design and technology to create visually stunning gardens and parks incorporating recycled water.
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. Historian Shae Davidson's research interests include public policy and the relationship between culture and civil society. His publications range from articles on industrial history to absurdist poetry.
