Art and Effigy Proposal Plan

Goal: To allow more collaboration and insight into effigy and art designs.

Process: Beginning 12.6.10 interested parties can turn in their designs and proposals in person at the 2.1.10 meeting or online to participate@scorchednuts.com. Art designs may be accepted and made into flyers and posters throughout this time period. At the 2.1.10 meeting the group will evaluate all existing proposals and the final decision on the Effigy design will be made. The DPW and Effigy Construction team will then collaborate with the artist to work out construction details and material needs. The Effigy will be prepared from 3.13.10 until the workshop weekend. The final construction must be completed before gates open at the event.

Proposals:

All Art and Effigy designs should reflect the chosen theme however the artist sees fit.

All Effigy proposals must include designs and or blueprints, a written description of the inspiration or purpose of the design, estimated material needs and cost.

All Art proposals must include copies of the artwork, please do not send or turn in originals, although they may be brought to share in person. A written description of the inspiration or purpose of the art may also be included. Multiple designs will be used for a variety of sizes of promotional materials.

Art

Art is the hear of every Burn. One of the original inspirations for Burning Man was to take art out of the gallery setting and bring it directly into the heart of the community. We strongly support all forms of artwork and expression and we hope each Participant finds a way to express themselves in a unique and beautiful way. We strongly encourage interactive pieces and exhibits as well!

Art of any kind is welcome 2-d, 3-d, 4-d!. You may set up your artwork in the field surrounding the effigy, or near your own camp. You may register your art ahead of time or at the gate upon arrival. If you are preregistered you can request or receive priority placement. If you register at the event you will be directed to the available areas. There is plenty of space at Reclaim and we would love to fill it up with more artwork! If you wish to burn your art you must do so in the inner circle, and your must state you plan to burn your art when you register your art so accommodations can be made.

Registration information will be posted in early 2010.

Art Grants

This year we are excited to announce that we will once again be offering financial assistance to qualified projects! Last year we handed out 3 $500 grants, and this year we hope to do the same or better. The application process is simple, you will send your project proposal with an estimated budget and designs to Ol'Bill (Burning Man Regional Contact in Athens). He will then review the proposals and find the best prepared and most fitting projects for our event. The amount of grants we can hand out will depend on how successful our fundraising is until the event. More information on grants will be coming soon, so please check back to this site for developments.

Performance Art and Live Music

Live performances are a major part of any festival and we would love for you to share your talents with our community. There is one permanent structure on site which is a large stage. This could be utilized for live performances if requested. However there is no power source on site, so you must provide your own power, lighting and sound equipment if needed. Performances can happen anywhere though, in your camp, in the field, at the gate, so don't feel confined to a stage. We will not be scheduling performances, but we will be creating a What When Where guide that you can include you performance information in if you like. There will also be a communication board up near the gate where you can post information about upcoming performances. More specific information about performances will be posted in early 2010.

What is INTERACTIVE ART?

• Art that requires human interaction to complete the piece.
• Art that prompts people to interact with one another.
• Art that responds to participants and to its environment.
• Art that causes people to reflect on the larger community.
• Art that challenges the viewers’ traditional perspective on art.
• Art that belongs to the public and exists for the benefit of all.