Art and Ritual: An Evening with Day Schildkret

Join internationally renowned earth artist Day Schildkret for an intimate conversation about art and ritual. We'll gather together in the beauty of Lakewood's historic chapel as Day discusses his 7-Step Morning Altars practice and how that beautiful offering can provide space for grief, remembrance, and reflection.

Following the talk, join the artist in Lakewood's new Welcome Center for a reception, book signing, and interactive mandala-making activity.

Meet the Artist: Day Schildkret

Day Schildkret is an award-winning author, artist, ritualist, and teacher who is internationally known for Morning Altars, which Buzz Feed calls, “a celebration of nature and life.” Working for over a decade with individuals, communities and organizations, Day is helping to heal the culture through a meaningful and creative response to change. Day is the author of Hello, Goodbye: 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration and Change (Simon Element/Simon & Schuster, 2022) as well as Morning Altars: A 7-Step Practice to Nourish Your Spirit through Nature, Art and Ritual (The Countryman Press/W.W. Norton, 2018). Day is the founder and principal instructor for the Morning Altars Teacher Training, a certification program to equip helpers and healers with the knowledge, skills, and tools to integrate the Morning Altars healing modality with their clients and communities.

Learn more about Day and his practice at morningaltars.com and dayschildkret.com.

Scholarship Program

At Lakewood, we want death and grief education to be accessible for all. Therefore, we offer up to 10 scholarships for professionals or aspiring professionals in the death and dying field (deathcare, death education, spiritualists, ritualists, and more are encouraged to apply). We reserve 5 scholarships for BIPOC individuals with a practice or interest in this field.

Scholarship recipients will be awarded:

• 1 ticket to this talk and reception
• 1 ticket to the hands-on mandala making workshop (Sunday, August 4)
• 1 copy of each of Day's books (Morning Altars: A 7-Step Practice to Nourish Your Spirit through Nature, Art, and Ritual and Hello, Goodbye: 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration and Change)

To apply or learn more about the scholarship, please email amandal@lakewoodcemetery.org.

Questions?

For questions about the event, call Lakewood at 612-540-5165 or email events@lakewoodcemetery.org.

FAQs

Is there a minimum age requirement to participate?

No, all ages are welcome.

What are my transportation and parking options?

Parking (free) is available along roads near the chapel inside the cemetery. Metro Transit lines 6 and 23 stop just outside of Lakewood's front gates at 36th & Hennepin Ave., about one block's distance from the chapel . If you come by bicycle, lock up using the rack near the front gates.

What can I bring into the event?

There is a coat rack available, and you may bring water. (Also, a water dispenser is available in the building.) Please do not bring pets, food, or beverages other than water.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, printed tickets are not required. We will have a guest list at the door.

What's the refund policy?

Refunds can be issued up to 24 hours before the event starts. Request a refund through Eventbrite or by emailing events@lakewoodcemetery.org.

How can I contact the organizer with questions?

We'd love to hear from you! Email us at events@lakewoodcemetery.org.

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