FIGMENT DC

09/13/2018

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting entries for The City of Dreams 2019 Pavilion Design Competition!

FIGMENT has teamed with the Emerging New York Architects Committee (ENYA) of the American Institute of Architects NY Chapter (AIANY) and the Structural Engineers Association of New York (SEAoNY) to host a competition to design and construct an architectural pavilion in Lighthouse Park on Roosevelt Island, the City of Dreams Pavilion. The 2019 pavilion will be our ninth City of Dreams Pavilion, and our first on Roosevelt Island.

The City of Dreams Pavilion will be a gathering place for people to meet, learn about the arts programs on Roosevelt Island, enjoy a performance or lecture, and enjoy this temporary structure. Our theme for the pavilion, the City of Dreams, points toward the future. If we imagine a future New York City where anything is possible, what would it look like? In our wildest and most optimistic dreams, what is the future of the city?

To learn more about the competition and how to apply, visit this link:

http://newyork.figmentproject.org/city_of_dreams_pavilion_submissions?utm_campaign=pavilion_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_source=figmentnyc

(Photo: Oculi by Austin+Mergold (c) Zachary Tyler Newton 2018)

08/20/2018

Any artists sticking around DC for Labor Day Weekend? The National Park Service reached out to the FIGMENT DC team to ask whether we knew folks who might want to bring interactive, community-focused art to their 100th Birthday Party.

The info below got lost in my inbox so it's about a week old- the event is September 1st, so if you're interested, contact them soon!

==== From Julie:

We would be looking for folks to have an activity from Noon to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 1st.
In terms of what is permitted or not, we may have to review some of this on a case by case basis but generally folks can't sell stuff on NPS land, and we can put stuff in that requires it to do in to the ground.

We may be able to give stipends for paying for materials for art activities and artists. A quick proposal with a simple budget via email would be helpful and then we let folks know if this is in the realm of possibility.

People can email myself [email protected] and/or [email protected] and we can set up a time for quick chat.

05/31/2018

!Attention everyone who was going to attend Figment Baltimore this weekend!

FIGMENT Baltimore has been POSTPONED due to inclement weather this Saturday. Please stay tuned for our new event date!

This also means artists have more time to submit a project to bring to FIGMENT! Do you or someone you know make interactive art?

Submit a project at: https://bit.ly/2HlaTeg

RSVP and invite your friends! https://www.facebook.com/events/176065499708387/

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting art project submissions for FIGMENT Baltimore 2018! FIGMENT Baltimore 2018 is a one-day participatory arts event held at Carroll Park on June 2nd, showcasing art that encourages participants to play, dance, sing, create, engage, experiment, and ex...

04/06/2018

Know a group or an amazing individual in the Mid-Atlantic region that might have an idea to put together an awesome creative, civic-minded project for their community? The Mid-Atlantic Leadership Conference is happening in Baltimore on April 20-21, and thanks to the Burning Man Project, they've been allocated $1500 to distribute a Burners Without Borders Civic Ignition Grant.

They are interested in programs that create collaborations, produce direct actions, utilize several of the 10 Burning Man Principles, are reproducible, and creatively tackle local social problems. Programs that are solely based on artistic endeavors and do not have a community or civic aspect will most likely not be considered for funding. Funds should not be used for direct fundraising, chapter promotion efforts, or for paying people for their work. This grant gives anyone the opportunity to submit a collaborative, creative, and principle-focused project with a chance to win up to a $,1,500 grant.

Apply here by midnight EST on April 14th:

What is the Mid-Atlantic Leadership Conference Civic Ignition Grant? … Continue reading →

01/12/2018

Did you purchase your Early Bird Tickets to Figment Alpha 2018 yet?! What are you waiting for?! Ticket prices go up on Monday!!!

FOR MORE INFO, VISIT THE ALPHA PAGE ON THE FIGMENT WEBSITE ALPHA is an event for creators. ALPHA is a place to experiment and try new things... a place to launch new projects, to improve and refine existing projects, to dive in and create something new and unexpected, to reinvent yourself completely...

01/04/2018

Happy New Year!

Are you looking for an experience where you are encouraged to:
* Workshop a new art project in a fun, safe and interactive environment?
* Try something completely new with a group of supportive creators?
* Interact with projects and makers that have been seen at festivals around the country?

If any of these questions sparked interest or excitement, we would like to invite you to attend Figment ALPHA in April of 2018!

ALPHA is a 3 day retreat on a 200-acre rustic resort in Darlington, Maryland where creators of all sorts, novice to expert, bring participatory art projects they would like to work on and share for the first time. We have had video, fire, sculpture, theater, music, lectures, classes, hikes and many more projects in the past. Cabins and meal plans are available, as well as plenty of space for tent camping. We look forward to seeing what you bring this year!

Please note, the ALPHA event date has changed to April 27-29, 2018 and “Early Bird” tickets have been extended to January 15, 2018.

Buy Your Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alpha-2018-tickets-40103710277

Alphagy Call For Art
Are you interested in building an effigy for a 100+ person interactive artist/maker/creator retreat in April? We currently have a $2500 budget available for an artist(s) to build the “Alphagy” for 2018 (including transportation expenses). For more information on how to submit your proposal visit the ALPHA “Alphagy” page here: http://www.figmentproject.org/alphagy_2018

Submissions Due January 27, 2018.

For more information, you can visit our website or email [email protected].

The Alphagy (Killing Time) by Benjamin Jones (c) 2017 Krystal-Henriquez

12/28/2017

It's almost here... 2018! As we wish 2017 goodbye, we look forward to a better, brighter, and more creative and inclusive 2018.

Please consider making a tax-deductible year-end donation to FIGMENT.

https://figment.nationbuilder.com/donate

Your support will enable us to continue and expand the work that we do to bring down barriers between people and foster mutual understanding through participatory art in cities around the world.

Best wishes for an amazing 2018!

Sincerely,
David Koren
Founder and Executive Producer

Photo Credit: FIGMENT (c) Laura Quigley 2017 at FIGMENT Baltimore 2017

12/21/2017

From all of us at FIGMENT, we want to wish you a wonderful holiday season!

FIGMENT is growing around the world because of the power of participation and creativity and its ability to bring people together.

FIGMENT took place in 11 cities in 4 countries this year, and affected approximately 100,000 people.

Looking forward to 2018, we hope that we can count on your support to continue to spread FIGMENT to new places, and to reach more people than ever with the power of participation and inclusion.

Please make a tax deductible donation to support FIGMENT and the work that we do to bring people together.

https://figment.nationbuilder.com/donate

Thank you very much for your support, and best wishes for a wonderful end to 2017!

Sincerely,
David Koren
Founder and Executive Producer
FIGMENT

Photo Credit: Bubbles (c) 2017 David Edge for Derby Museums at FIGMENT Derby 2017

11/28/2017

Dear FIGMENT Family,

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

I'd like to take this time to sincerely thank you for supporting FIGMENT in the past—as an artist, volunteer, donor or participant.

Particularly in these uncertain times, art is more important than ever, and I believe strongly that FIGMENT's mission of providing free, participatory arts events to local communities is making a difference—fostering expression, creativity, collaboration, mutual understanding, equality and empathy.

Would you consider making a donation today, on Giving Tuesday, to show your support again?

Our teams are already busy at work planning free, participatory events in San Diego, New York City, Dallas and many more cities for 2018. As you already know, we accept no corporate sponsorship of any kind—so your donation truly makes FIGMENT possible. And, as a 501(c)3 charity, all donations are tax deductible.

To make a donation, please follow the link below:

https://figment.nationbuilder.com/donate

Thank you so much for your support of FIGMENT!

Sincerely,
David Koren
Founder and Executive Producer

Photo Credit: Robot Dance Party (c) 2017 Irene Kaoru at FIGMENT Oakland

Dear FIGMENT Family,

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

I'd like to take this time to sincerely thank you for supporting FIGMENT in the past—as an artist, volunteer, donor or participant.

Particularly in these uncertain times, art is more important than ever, and I believe strongly that FIGMENT's mission of providing free, participatory arts events to local communities is making a difference—fostering expression, creativity, collaboration, mutual understanding, equality and empathy.

Would you consider making a donation today, on Giving Tuesday, to show your support again?

Our teams are already busy at work planning free, participatory events in San Diego, New York City, Dallas and many more cities for 2018. As you already know, we accept no corporate sponsorship of any kind—so your donation truly makes FIGMENT possible. And, as a 501(c)3 charity, all donations are tax deductible.

To make a donation, please follow the link below:

https://figment.nationbuilder.com/donate

Thank you so much for your support of FIGMENT!

Sincerely,
David Koren
Founder and Executive Producer

Photo Credit: Robot Dance Party (c) 2017 Irene Kaoru at FIGMENT Oakland

08/30/2017

We are still accepting entries for The City of Dreams 2018 Pavilion Design Competition! The deadline for registrations is September 15, 2017!

FIGMENT has teamed with the Emerging New York Architects Committee (ENYA) of the American Institute of Architects NY Chapter (AIANY) and the Structural Engineers Association of New York (SEAoNY) to host a competition to design and construct an architectural pavilion on Governors Island, the City of Dreams Pavilion. The 2018 pavilion will be our seventh.

The City of Dreams Pavilion will be a gathering place for people to meet, learn about the arts programs on the island, enjoy a performance or lecture, and experience the interaction of art and the historic context of Governors Island. Our theme for the pavilion, the City of Dreams, points toward the future. If we imagine a future New York City where anything is possible, what would it look like? In our wildest and most optimistic dreams, what is the future of the city?

Learn more about the submission process here:
http://newyork.figmentproject.org/city_of_dreams_pavilion_submissions

(Photo Credit: 2017 Pavillion Winner - Cast & Place by Team Aesop (c) Eric Soltan 2017)

04/24/2017

Only 6 DAYS LEFT to help our friends in Baltimore reach their Crowdfunding goal!!!

Bring FIGMENT to Baltimore City FIGMENT Baltimore is an explosion of creative energy. It’s a free, annual celebration of participatory art and culture where everything is possible. On Sunday, June 25, 2017 we invite the community to transform Carroll Park by creating, engaging and enjoying parti...