Melissa Sarris
Many offerings at the market.
A listening space inside the farmers market
Putting it all away after the market.
Many offerings at the market.
Farmers Market Installation
Everyday Experts installs a farmer’s market into a good sized gallery space to introduce the possibility of intimate, informative and educational conversations and exchanges. A booth with images and edited sound clips from the summer events in the Village of Chatham became part of the “market.”
As each participant entered the gallery, a special ticket was offered that could be used as currency at any farm stand for any one item such as a 1b of apples, a loaf of bread, or a burrito. By using the special ticket as currency, the participant was agreeing to offer some everyday expertise in exchange. Everyone who entered chose to participate and much was exchanged. Thanks to all of the farmers who agreed to attend and participate too.