Join us at Tinworks for the 2024 End of Exhibition Celebration of The Lay of the Land, featuring Wheatfield—An Inspiration. The seed is in the ground by Agnes Denes, and artworks by James Castle, Layli Long Soldier, Lucy Raven, Stephen Shore, Robbie Wing, and artist-in-residence Wills Brewer. Music by Lena Marie Schiffer Trio. Beverages donated by MAP Brewing. Food for purchase by Taco Montes. We hope to see you there!

Tinworks Art’s 2024 exhibition season, The Lay of the Land, features a major new ecological artwork by Agnes Denes and work by five artists inspired by the land of the American West.

With an intergenerational mix of established and emerging artists, iconic work and newly commissioned installations, The Lay of the Land explores how land in the west is represented. The artworks included connect to land and place through their physical materiality—wheat, sediment, soot, clay, the sound of passing trains—and subject matter—the natural or industrial forces that have shaped the land of the west and depictions of western places shaped by memory or technology.

Lena Marie Schiffer is a folk singer and songwriter based in Livingston, Montana. She has carved a notable niche in the music industry, particularly during her decade-long journey with the bluegrass group, Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs. In this influential group, Lena's multifaceted role as a lead singer, rhythm guitarist, songwriter, and manager helped elevate the Bird Dogs to national acclaim. Her time with the band not only showcased her musical prowess but also deepened her passion for the craft, resulting in her emergence as a prolific songwriter with a distinctive fusion of folk, indie, and Americana influences.

Attending a show with Lena is an intimate journey. She writes lyrics that offer deeply personal reflections and insightful observations about the world, creating a universal resonance. Her pure and soaring vocal melodies, influenced by icons like Joni Mitchell, Emmylou Harris, and Alison Krauss, are complemented by guitar and light percussion. With each note, Lena invites listeners into a shared experience and leaves a lasting impression on those in the room.

Lena formed a trio in 2024 and is joined by Ani Casabonne on fiddle and Kailey Marie on upright bass. This cohesive group is bound by original songwriting, intricate vocal harmonies, and folk instrumentation, and is a joy to listen to in any setting.