Made from a repurposed painting rack, Library For Now is a mobile art and climate exploration station in Detroit—a space to learn, share, sit, draw, talk about your favorite animal, grieve, rest, hope, and envision a regenerative future together. With books, art supplies, and activity prompts, participants are invited to engage in a medium of their choosing, whether for a moment or an entire afternoon. Library For Now will be stationed outside the DIA on the North lawn.

Ellen Rutt is a painter, quilter, and interdisciplinary artist living and working in Detroit. Through her work as an artist and facilitator, she creates objects and experiences that highlight abundant local knowledge and resources.