ART \art\ n.
1: skill acquired by experience or study
2: one of the humanities
3: the use of skill and imagination in the production of things of beauty

VIG•IL \vij-uhl\ n.
1: a period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, esp. to keep watch or to pray
2: a stationary, peaceful demonstration in support of a particular cause, typically without speeches
3: a nocturnal devotional exercise or service as an occasion of religious observance

Eric Nez, Aloria Weaver & Nikki Moon in the early stages of a 30+ hour painting vigil at Yosemite, CA

Dreaming Co:nexus regularly engages in the act we have come to know and love as ‘Art Vigil’.
This devotional painting experience creates a field of unity and connection between not only the artists,
but between all who participate through witnessing and supporting this intensely focused act of creation.

These sustained offerings of art span anywhere from 18 to 48 hours in the events and arts festival settings,
while the larger murals and installations typically come to fruition within 8 days and nights.
The artists build a general vision from which to work, then begin painting with a deep trust that one will pick up where another leaves off,
coming and going as necessary to keep the candle of wakefulness lit, passing the flame back and forth until nothing more can be painted.

Often, the greater circle of Dreaming Co:nexus allies are present for these occasions, holding the frequency of creativity
while inviting others to come into the circle. This regularly entails the offerings of tea ceremony, altar spaces & peaceful areas to rest
in events which may otherwise have little to speak of in these areas of sanctuary and comfort.

“DreamCo, taking it way too far, ever since yesterwhen.”