Alchemical Artistry

Film Synopsis

This short film explores the work of local Marquette artist, Niikah Hatfield, engaging with the philosophical questions of life and what it means to be alive through the process of ceramics, creativity, and living well. 

Showings

Fri, Oct 16 Friday, Oct 16

Art!

Bluff Street Station

Sun, Oct 18 Sunday, Oct 18

Art!

Women's Federated Clubhouse

Thu, Oct 15 Thursday, Oct 15

Fresh Coast Free!

Fresh Coast Basecamp at Lower Harbor Park

  • Filmmakers in attendance
  • Subjects in attendance
  • Contains adult language

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