For thousands of years, cultures across the globe have engaged in sound bathing, incorporating the practice into daily life. In a sound bath, sound waves from various instruments—chimes, gongs, or singing bowls, among others—wash over you, aiding in relieving stress with soothing vibrations. Sound baths, which are having something of a resurgence in popularity, are a remarkable way to center yourself, and are in some respects in alignment with the concept of forest bathing, which involves immersing yourself in nature.
The exhibition Nature on Notice: Contemporary Art and Ecology, on view at Charles White Elementary School through August 2, 2025, showcases more than 20 artists from around the globe engaging in a visual dialogue about the “new nature” we are living. We invite you to join an immersive and meditative experience this Saturday, March 8, at 2 pm, when instructor Devon Cunningham will lead a sound bath in the exhibition. The artwork on view invites consideration about nature’s importance in our lives and its impact on all our senses, as well as our mental health. With the addition of contemplative sound, we hope to create the setting for a moment of positivity and to highlight the joy nature can bring us.
Join this sound bath to enjoy meaningful time spent engaging with artwork that brings nature into focus from myriad perspectives, including from Indigenous cultures who have long honored and respected our dwelling on mother earth. Tickets are now available online.