This year has been one of Crosshatch’s biggest yet, so we encourage you to set aside some time to dig through this annual report. We hope it will leave you inspired by our efforts and ready to help us tackle this important work in the coming years.
This year, we…
Bought a building! Taking this important step of setting up a place of our very own is a big one. Being able to welcome you into our own space will grow the opportunities to connect with Crosshatch, build self-reliant local communities, and kindle relationships with your neighbors.
Hosted our third iteration of the Long Memory Project in collaboration with MSU’s Broad Art Museum’s Farmland exhibition. This time, we brought together artists and elders from across the state to explore our agrarian history. The gatherings built beautiful new intergenerational relationships. The resulting exhibit and panel discussion left attendees with new perspectives of our rural communities.
And so much more. Read the full report to better understand the broad impact of our work this year.
Looking ahead, Crosshatch’s work to build thriving place-based cultures and economies centered around regenerative agriculture, arts, craft, and light industry is more important than ever. Resilient rural communities rich in culture will be key to maintaining a joyful existence as our world changes.
