JUNE 5 - AUGUST 15, 2026
Entangled & Ingested explores the impact of plastic pollution through hand-sewn portraits of animals created from unrecyclable film plastics collected from everyday life. Blending environmental research with artistic expression, the work highlights the interconnected realities of pollution, climate change, and species extinction while challenging viewers to reflect on our culture of disposability and its lasting impact on the natural world.
About the Artist / Scientist
KATHARINE OWENS
Katharine Owens is a National Geographic Explorer, a Fulbright Nehru fellow, and professor and chair of the department of Politics, Economics, and International Studies at the University of Hartford. She has researched water policy for over twenty years. She is an interdisciplinary scholar who merges science, policy, and the arts on the topic of plastic pollution.Through Entangled and Ingested, begun in 2021, Dr. Owens has created over fifty life-sized animal portraits, and partnered with many groups including the Harvard Museum of Natural History,Wesleyan University, Middletown Commission on the Arts, the Connecticut
Office of the Arts, the Integrated Day Charter School, the Virgin corporation, Lindblad Expeditions, the Connecticut Science Center, the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, and Mystic Aquarium.
Her pieces can be seen at Bradley International Airport, The Connecticut Science Center, the Middletown Parks and Recreation complex, and the University of Hartford.
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Funded in part by:
40% of artwork sales goes to support our education programs.
For information on purchasing a piece please contact
Chelsea Odum - codum@resourcedepot.org
GalleRE Workshops & Happening
Fri, Sep 18Pam Sartory GalleREJoin us for the opening of Gathering, Enjoy an art, hands-on activity, Live Music by JAKOB TAKOS & light refreshments. All Ages. Free & open to the public. $10 donations appreciated.
Multiple DatesSat, Sep 19Resource DepotJoin us to learn about volunteering at Resource Depot! This is an informational session only—no volunteering will take place—and is required before scheduling your first volunteer shift.
Sat, Oct 03Resource DepotJoin artist Kristin Miller in making birdlike nests collages with wonderful variety of found materials. Advanced registration required. This workshop is designed for families creating together; the price of admission includes parent/guardians and children, with a maximum of 4 people.
Thu, Oct 08Resource DepotAn interactive evening of climate trivia, creative reuse, and hands-on problem-solving!
Sat, Oct 10Resource DepotGet your dot on! Decorate your own reusable pumpkin inspired by Yayoi Kusmasa iconic polka dots. Drop in anytime between 10 AM and 12 PM
Sat, Oct 17Resource DepotCome playfully create abstract assemblage sculptures inspired by natural habitats. Advanced registration required. Ages 16+
Multiple DatesTue, Oct 20Resource DepotA monthly gathering and professional development series for practicing artists looking to incorporate creative reuse practices into their work through conversations, demos and resource sharing.
Sat, Oct 24Resource DepotReimagine a small box or container as a spooky mini haunted house using reclaimed materials. Add creepy characters, unexpected details, and let your imagination run wild.
Wed, Nov 04Resource DepotLearn from local experts - what really happens after you toss it, recycle it, or donate it.
Sat, Nov 14Resource DepotJoin us at the Silly Seasonal Sweater Studio to create your own whimsical holiday sweater using upcycled materials. Bring your own sweater (or shirt, or dress...) Perfect for all ages & abilities!
Sat, Jan 30Resource DepotSpend a thrilling weekend expanding your art practice, learning from both our successes and failures, and making more new work than we imagined possible. Suited for adults (artists/makers). Preregistration required (Closes Wednesday, January 27 at Noon). Space is limited.
Sat, Sep 12Resource DepotA free event to celebrate Grandparents Day with Humana Healthcare & Resource Depot!
Sat, Aug 29Resource DepotPrint, Paper & Play explores printmaking, collage, & paper arts through hands-on making! General Admission: Unlimited access to first-floor creative activities, demonstrations, and TreasuRE shopping. Maker's Pass Add-On: Reserve a spot in one 50-minute Intensive Workshop. Requires General Admission.
Multiple DatesThu, Aug 27Resource DepotS.C.R.A.P. Studio, Resource Depot's open-ended creative space! Bring your project, find your flow, and make something great. Ages 17+
Wed, Jul 29Resource DepotMaker Lab, Resource Depot's creative workshop for curious teen makers! Grab the tools and get building. Use real wood scraps to design and construct your own 3D sculpture.
Sat, Jul 25Resource DepotJoin us for a Family GalleRE Workshop inspired by Dr. Katharine Owens’ Entangled and Ingested series. This workshop is designed for families creating together; the price of admission includes parent/guardians and children, with a maximum of 4 people per ticket. Advanced registration required.
Wed, Jul 22Resource DepotJunk Lab, Resource Depot’s open-ended creative time! No glue needed! Arrange materials into patterns and designs—then move, rebuild, and rearrange to discover what art can be.- Wed, Jul 15Resource DepotMaker Lab, Resource Depot's creative workshop for curious teen makers! Carve, ink, press, repeat. Discover the satisfying art of printmaking and leave with your own original prints.
Pam Sartory GalleRE Hours:
Tuesdays - Thursdays: 11 am - 5 pm | Saturdays: 9 am- 2 pm
*Also open during special events.
The Pam Sartory GalleRE at Resource Depot supports and exhibits local and regional artists that incorporate the reuse of materials into various art forms, elevating creative reuse and upcycling as a relevant art medium. Our GalleRE Program educates and engages our community while promoting new ways of thinking about art and the environment through educational stARTer program kits, workshops and discussions.
