Unity Environmental University is hosting an artist series. The first artist is scheduled to visit Thursday, Nov. 21.

Six artists are scheduled to visit Unity and give a presentation on their art practice and efforts to explore collaboration, environmental themes, public art, curation, teaching, and close attention to the natural and urban environments. The first artist, Simon van der Ven, will visit at 5 p.m. Thursday in Freeport Hall.

The series is free and open to the public. Unity Environmental University is located at 70 Farm View Drive in New Gloucester.