A HOLE FOR ONE!
A Re-Imaging of America 250
Defending Democracy, Challenging Authoritarianism
Currently on Display
Steel House Amphitheater, Rockland, ME
"O, let America be America again—The land that never has been yet—And yet must be...."
Langston Hughes (1936)
Langston Hughes (1936)
A HOLE FOR ONE!
An Interactive Environmental Art Installation & Gallery Exhibition
Challenging Ego, Greed, and Authoritarianism
ABOUT THE PROJECT:
In nature, there is nothing more difficult to establish and maintain, nor more disruptive (and destructive) to the local ecosystem, than a monoculture. And there is nothing more physically representative of a monoculture than a golf course “green”.
Situated at the intersection of public use and private property, “A Hole For One” stands as a uniquely American celebration of diversity and inclusion, as well as an historic indictment of the destructive myth of the “Great Man”.
What happens when one man and one culture attempt to possess what rightfully and equitably belongs to others? What happens when one man or race tries to establish a monoculture by the displacement and exclusion of others? What catastrophic collisions occur, along with lost opportunities for a more symbiotic, healthy and harmonious relationship between people and land?
Conceived by playwright, experimental theater artist and activist Michael Gorman of The Forty Hour Club, “A Hole For One!” was designed to confront the unnatural forces of ego and greed while exploring the theme of systemic exclusion versus inclusion, and ultimately, the resiliency and vibrancy of a diverse, shared community.
The installation includes a “private” fenced-in golf green—a symbol of exclusivity and displacement—contained within the remnants of a colonial shipwreck. The disintegrated ship, with its imagined cargo of both free and oppressed people—symbolizes the tragic and enduring collision of cultures of the era.
“A Hole For One” presents an opportunity for community engagement through its potential use as a garden, a playground, an archeological treasure trove, as well as a stage to help amplify marginalized voices and provide a safe space for free speech.
Through a series of events (tee-times) staged by a diverse group of presenters, we encourage visitors to reclaim the green and champion nature as a place to live vs. a place to win!
WHEN: - Gallery: 9/7 - 9/26 (NOTE: the gallery exhibit is now closed)
- Outdoor Installation: Open indefinitely 24/7
WHERE: Steel House South Amphitheater—639 Main St., Rockland, ME
PERFORMANCE EVENT: "The Greatest Golfer That Ever Lived! " — Sat, October 3rd @ 3pm
An Interactive Environmental Art Installation & Gallery Exhibition
Challenging Ego, Greed, and Authoritarianism
ABOUT THE PROJECT:
In nature, there is nothing more difficult to establish and maintain, nor more disruptive (and destructive) to the local ecosystem, than a monoculture. And there is nothing more physically representative of a monoculture than a golf course “green”.
Situated at the intersection of public use and private property, “A Hole For One” stands as a uniquely American celebration of diversity and inclusion, as well as an historic indictment of the destructive myth of the “Great Man”.
What happens when one man and one culture attempt to possess what rightfully and equitably belongs to others? What happens when one man or race tries to establish a monoculture by the displacement and exclusion of others? What catastrophic collisions occur, along with lost opportunities for a more symbiotic, healthy and harmonious relationship between people and land?
Conceived by playwright, experimental theater artist and activist Michael Gorman of The Forty Hour Club, “A Hole For One!” was designed to confront the unnatural forces of ego and greed while exploring the theme of systemic exclusion versus inclusion, and ultimately, the resiliency and vibrancy of a diverse, shared community.
The installation includes a “private” fenced-in golf green—a symbol of exclusivity and displacement—contained within the remnants of a colonial shipwreck. The disintegrated ship, with its imagined cargo of both free and oppressed people—symbolizes the tragic and enduring collision of cultures of the era.
“A Hole For One” presents an opportunity for community engagement through its potential use as a garden, a playground, an archeological treasure trove, as well as a stage to help amplify marginalized voices and provide a safe space for free speech.
Through a series of events (tee-times) staged by a diverse group of presenters, we encourage visitors to reclaim the green and champion nature as a place to live vs. a place to win!
WHEN: - Gallery: 9/7 - 9/26 (NOTE: the gallery exhibit is now closed)
- Outdoor Installation: Open indefinitely 24/7
WHERE: Steel House South Amphitheater—639 Main St., Rockland, ME
PERFORMANCE EVENT: "The Greatest Golfer That Ever Lived! " — Sat, October 3rd @ 3pm
What people are saying...
"Fantastic installation! Really important now"
"Love the reclaiming of the environment!"
"Fabulous exhibit and installation. Such a powerful message. Thank you!"
"Powerful and relevant. Thank you for sharing it!"
Performance Event!
" THE GREATEST GOLFER THAT EVER LIVED! "
October 3rd, 2026 • 2pm
(Rain Date Sunday, October 4th @ 2pm)
On the "A Hole For One" Green at The Steel House Amphitheater —639 Main St. Rockland, Maine
In partnership with FALL OF FREEDOM--a nationwide movement of creative resistance
uniting artists, cultural spaces, and communities across the U.S. against
censorship and authoritarian overreach.
" THE GREATEST GOLFER THAT EVER LIVED! "
October 3rd, 2026 • 2pm
(Rain Date Sunday, October 4th @ 2pm)
On the "A Hole For One" Green at The Steel House Amphitheater —639 Main St. Rockland, Maine
In partnership with FALL OF FREEDOM--a nationwide movement of creative resistance
uniting artists, cultural spaces, and communities across the U.S. against
censorship and authoritarian overreach.
ABOUT FALL OF FREEDOM
THE FORTY HOUR CLUB has chosen to partner with Fall of Freedom — a National movement
and urgent call to the arts community to unite in defiance of authoritarian forces sweeping the nation. Our Democracy is under attack. Threats to free expression are rising. Dissent is being criminalized. Institutions and media have been recast as mouthpieces of propaganda.
On October 3 & 4 2026, Fall Of Freedom is activating
a nation-wide wave of creative resistance.
Galleries, museums, libraries, comedy clubs, theaters, and concert halls across the
country will host exhibitions, performances, and public events that channel the
urgency of this moment. Fall of Freedom is an open invitation to artists, creators,
and communities to take part — and to celebrate the experiences, cultures, and
identities that shape the fabric of our nation.
Art matters. Artists are a threat to American fascism.
THE FORTY HOUR CLUB has chosen to partner with Fall of Freedom — a National movement
and urgent call to the arts community to unite in defiance of authoritarian forces sweeping the nation. Our Democracy is under attack. Threats to free expression are rising. Dissent is being criminalized. Institutions and media have been recast as mouthpieces of propaganda.
On October 3 & 4 2026, Fall Of Freedom is activating
a nation-wide wave of creative resistance.
Galleries, museums, libraries, comedy clubs, theaters, and concert halls across the
country will host exhibitions, performances, and public events that channel the
urgency of this moment. Fall of Freedom is an open invitation to artists, creators,
and communities to take part — and to celebrate the experiences, cultures, and
identities that shape the fabric of our nation.
Art matters. Artists are a threat to American fascism.
This project funded in part by a grant from The Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by The National Endowment for the Arts.