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In Erie, Pennsylvania, a total solar eclipse became the catalyst for something bigger—bringing people together while helping spark a new home for media art in the city.
Benton C Bainbridge, a media art visionary, has long dreamt of convening people in his hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania, for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. This dream coincided with his desire to create a space for media art in Erie so that talented local artists wouldn’t have to leave town to pursue their dreams.
In late February, he opened an interdisciplinary art space called the FEED Media Art Center in the heart of downtown Erie. The opening show, “Eclipsing Stars,” is a collaboration between artist Alex “LoneSav” Staley and astrophysicist Moiya McTier and is supported by the Simons Foundation. The immersive artwork aims to foster excitement around the upcoming eclipse. In this video, learn how the FEED team and others are contributing to a larger revitalization effort in Erie.
