ALL ELSE PALES: 2

April 17 - May 24, 2025

Uniting Art, Science, & Community

All Else Pales: 2 is a multi-disciplinary art exhibition curated
to inspire reflection and motivate action toward environmental stewardship.

This exhibition will showcase five artists whose thought-provoking installations delve into themes of nature, ecology, and climate change. All Else Pales: 2 will also feature poets, performers, and environmental scientists participating in panel discussions designed to engage attendees both emotionally and intellectually.

“I believe art has a unique power to reach the heart where data alone cannot. Through art, we can inspire action and nurture a shared sense of responsibility and hope for our planet’s future.”

Paul Kroner, curator/gallery owner

Through All Else Pales: 2, we aim to engage the community in meaningful dialogue about climate change and environmental issues. As the planet warms and evidence of climate change mounts, this exhibit will serve as a catalyst for awareness, education, and action. Our goals for this exhibition are:

Bridging art, science, and community engagement, between creatives, scientists, civic partners, and the public.

PROMOTE
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

Attendees will be encouraged to engage in environmental advocacy and to participate in future sustainability initiatives.

INSPIRE
Future Advocacy and Engagement

Participating community
partners will inform
and disseminate
educational materials.

FOSTER
Environmental Awareness and Action

FREE Receptions, lectures, panel discussions, demonstrations, performances, and poetry.

CONNECT
The community through FREE Events.

Calendar of Events for All Else Pales 2

Save-the-Date!

Thursday, April 17

Opening Reception

6:00-9:00 pm

Join us to celebrate the opening reception for this multi-dimensional exhibit about the environment. Sponsored by The Brueggeman Center for Dialogue at Xavier University

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Saturday, April 19

Artist Talk #1

1:00-2:00 pm

Featuring out-of-town artists  Stephen Hall, John Sabrow, and Albertus Gorman. This discussion will be moderated by Sue Spaid, an Adjunct Professor in the School of Art at the University of Cincinnati, and at Northern Kentucky University where she teaches environmental ethics. Sponsored by Sustainergy, a worker-owned solar and energy efficiency company committed to sustainability and social justice.

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Thursday, April 24

Alloy Discussion with The Institute for Research in Sensing (IRiS) at the UC

6:00-7:00 pm

The Institute for Research in Sensing (IRiS) Alloy Series is an interdisciplinary discussion series that brings diverse perspectives to bear on emerging topics in sensing, perception and/or sensor technology development, while purposefully engaging with the city of Cincinnati and the curiosity of our community members. In this way, Alloys are an extension of IRiS’ core mission to bring together diverse voices, from STEM fields to the humanities and fine and performing arts, to better understand histories and horizons in the study of sensing. Alloys are informal pop-up events, hosted at unusual locations around town, and always free and open to the public.

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Saturday, April 26

The Office of Environment & Sustainability at City of Cincinnati: Sustainability in Action

1:00-2:00 pm

Presentation with The Office of Environment & Sustainability at City of Cincinnati (OES) on The Green Cincinnati Plan (GCP) that has helped establish Cincinnati as a national leader in sustainability and an attractive destination for businesses and individuals.

Sponsored by Shomrei Olam, Jewish Environmental Advocates of Cincinnati.

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Saturday, April 26

The Ohio Valley Forestry Fellowship (OVFF)

2:00 -3:00 pm

The Ohio Valley Forestry Fellowship will make a presentation about their mission to increase the size and diversity of our forest canopy through planting trees and distributing seedlings. Potted seedlings giveaway.

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Wednesday, April 30

Panel Discussion with The Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS) at the UC

6:00-7:00 pm

The Center for Public Engagement with Science collaborates across UC and with partner organizations in Greater Cincinnati to put on public-facing initiatives and to teach and research effective practices in public engagement. Moderated by Peter Crawley, Senior Sustainability Strategist at Sustainability Roundtable in Boston.

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Saturday, May 3

Artist Talk #2

1:00-2:00 pm

Featuring local eco-artists Devan Horton and Julio Bianco sponsored by the Sara M. & Michelle Vance Waddell Foundation.

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Saturday, May 3

Kids Act Out!

6:00 - 7:00 pm

Performances written, directed, and curated by Kids Act Out!, Youth Theater Education of Cincinnati, bringing the exciting world of theatre to schools to help students explore their creativity, develop their social and emotional skills, and enhance their academic progress through the arts. Kids Act OUt!'s programs focuses on teaching the principles and practices of theatre while making meaningful connections to real-life experiences.

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Sunday, May 4

Kids Act Out!

1:00-2:00 pm

Saturday, May 10

Climate Meditation and Creative Writing Workshop

10:00-12:00 pm

Gather with Elaine Olund to explore meditative and creative tools to build resilience. No experience with meditation or creative writing is required—this is a grounding, non-judgmental practice. Bring an open heart, a pen and paper/journal (extras on hand if you forget). Space is limited to 20 people. Please register in advance to secure your spot.

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Wednesday, May 14

An Evening of Poetry

6:00-8:00 pm

Poetry readings about the environment Anthology will be available for purchase. Sponsored by Just Earth Cincinnati, a catalyst, empowering residents to make the Cincinnati region a vibrant community in which just, reciprocal and harmonious relationships with the Earth, her people, her creatures, and her ecosystems are cultivated.

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Saturday, May 17

"A Living Earth" Pageant

6:00-7:00 pm

Local playwright Mary Kroner and citizen artists celebrate Earth’s life-sustaining systems in a unique, thought-provoking, and fun performance. This performance of vignettes, done as a theatrical pageant. With music, movement, humor and insights this performance by an ad hoc group of citizen artists will celebrate Systems of the Earth that keep us alive in a style the likes of which you have never seen. This will be engaging, thought provoking, poignant and fun. It will be a one-of-a-kind performance.

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Sunday, May 18

"A Living Earth" Pageant

1:00-2:00 pm

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Saturday, May 24

Closing Reception

1:00-4:00 pm

Join us as we bring this multi-disciplinary exhibition to a close.

Presenting Organizations for All Else Pales 2 (to date)

We welcome back Cincinnati’s Office of Environment & Sustainability (OES) for All Else Pales 2. Director Oliver Kroner will present on Climate Action, focusing on energy, transportation, waste, and food systems, advancing the Green Cincinnati Plan’s sustainability, equity, and resilience strategies.

Office of Environment& Sustainability
cincinnati-oh.gov/oes/

Office of Environment& Sustainability
The City Cincinnati

The Ohio Valley Forestry Fellowship (OVFF), a volunteer nonprofit founded in 1979, will host a presentation about their efforts for More Trees. OVFF has planted 130,000 trees, distributed 370,000 seedlings, and transformed marginal land into thriving forests across southern Ohio.

The Ohio Valley Forestry Fellowship (OVFF)
ovfftrees.org

The Ohio Valley Forestry Fellowship (OVFF)
Cincinnati, Ohio

PEWS strengthens ties between science and the public by connecting the university, community partners, and wider audiences. PEWS will present a panel discussion moderator by Peter Crawley, an experienced Environmental Sustainability Consultant from Boston.

The Center for Public Engagement
with Science (PEWS)
ucengagingscience.org

The Center for Public Engagement
with Science (PEWS)
University Cincinnati

Studio Kroner welcomes the IRiS Alloy Series, coordinated by UC’s Institute for Research in Sensing, which explores emerging topics in sensing and perception. The upcoming event engages the Cincinnati community with diverse perspectives on sustainability and climate concerns.

The Institute for Research in Sensing (IRiS)
artsci.uc.edu/iris

The Institute for Research in Sensing (IRiS)
University Cincinnati

We are thrilled to present the following artists as a part of All Else Pales 2:

Julia holds a BFA, an MFA from USC, and certifications in Sustainability and Permaculture. Her work explores migration, collective memory, and Modern Western constructs, drawing on her family’s legacy of craft, music, and storytelling.

Julia Orquera Bianco

Artist/Ecologist

Cincinnati, OH

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Devan Horton explores humanity’s corruption of nature through
her paintings. Themes of activism, collectiveness, and love for the natural world shape her work. Recently, she began experimenting with sustainable paints,
non-toxic pigments, and regenerative canvas materials.

Devan Horton

Co-Curator/Eco Artist

Bellevue, KY

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Mary Kroner is local playwright and performer. She wrote and performed her one-person show,
“X Marks The Spot," for our initial "All Else Pales" exhibition, and will perform a new play created for this show.

Mary Kroner

Playwright/Performer

Cincinnati, OH

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Albertus Gorman’s deep
connection to nature shapes
his art, emphasizing humanity’s bond with the environment amid widespread ecological decline. Using materials from Falls of the Ohio State Park, he sparks dialogue about our complex relationship with the natural world.

Albertus Gorman

Artist/Educator

Louisville, KY

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John, a Professor of Art at Ohio University , creates eco-conscious paintings, drawings, and installations. An environmentalist, he collaborates on projects like producing paint from iron oxide extracted during polluted stream remediation, advancing sustainable practices.

John Sabraw

Artist/Professor at Ohio U.

Athens, OH

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Directed by Carol Brammer,
Kids Act Out! engages young performers in acting, improvisation, and performance. The program fosters creativity, confidence, teamwork, and self-expression, nurturing future artists while emphasizing the role of arts education in personal growth.

Kids Act Out!

Youth Theater Education

Cincinnati, OH

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Stephen Hall's environmental series uses paintings to address ecological concerns, blending themes of popular culture and luxury to engage a broad audience while emphasizing humanity’s impact on the planet.

Stephen Hall

Artist/Activist

New York, NY

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Elaine will read from her new eco-poetry, curate an anthology featuring local and national poets, and host a gallery poetry evening. She will also lead a Climate meditation and creative writing workshop and oversee anthology design and printing.

Elaine Olund

Eco Poet/Artist

Cincinnati, OH

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Curator and gallery owner Paul Kroner is a native Cincinnatian and a graduate of the University of Cincinnati's DAAP Graphic Design program. In addition to owning and operating Studio Kroner, Paul is an award winning multidisciplinary artist whose work spans sculpture, painting, animation and illustration.

Paul Kroner

Artist/Gallerist/Curator

Cincinnati, OH

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Thanks to Our Sponsors

All Else Pales 2 is made possible by the generous support of the following:

Graphic acknowledging Roy Robbins and Beverly Thomas

Graphic acknowledging the Sara M. & Michelle Vance Waddell Foundation

Madtree Brewing is the Official BeerSponsor for All Else Pales 2