March 2012 - Announce - lists.fireflyartscollective.org

Reminder: Help Firefly Create a New Banner!
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 27 Mar '12

27 Mar '12

We are looking to create a large (3'X6') banner to bring with us to the various events through out the year. This banner will be an integral part of our ongoing plan to create and sponsor various artistic events around New England. How are we designing this banner? We are looking for a few good designs from YOU! We are taking any and every design and will be judging them to put the best design forward as our official Banner. This banner will likely last for years of events. We encourage you to put your take on the "spirit" of Firefly into your design. Specifics: The banner will be likely be 3'X6' in size. We need the file format to be in a vector format (Illustrator file, or PDF), or a Jpeg (at least 600 DPI resolution). Please include the name "Firefly Arts Collective", and make it easy to read seeing the banner from afar. Please also include "FireflyArtsCollective.org" on the banner somewhere, so people know where to go for more info. We encourage use of the Firefly Logo as well. We are open to submissions till April 15th. We will announce the banner winner the 20th of April, and it will be officially unveiled at the Firefly Art Gallery @ Somerville Open Studios! We have uploaded the Firefly logo in .ai form and .eps form to Firefly's website for your consumption. You can get the files at http://fireflyartscollective.org/public_html/Firefly_logo.ai and http://fireflyartscollective.org/Firefly_logo.eps Please send all responses to Banner (at) Fireflyartscollective (dot) org So start those paint brushes and fire your thinking caps up, we are looking forward to your designs! ~With Love, Firefly

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2 weeks left for ART GRANT applications
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 26 Mar '12

26 Mar '12

Fireflies, There's about two weeks left to submit an application for a Firefly Creativity Grant for our July 4th event in the woods! That's more than enough time if you're just hearing about this. Applications are due April 8th. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to have your creative ideas come to fruition. This year's art grant budget is over $8000! Participatory Art (in addition to our amazing community) is what makes Firefly such a unique event. Interested? http://www.fireflyartscollective.org/tiki-index.php?page=2012+Creativity+Gr… (scroll down to the bottom of the page for the link to the application) We're also taking part in SOS (Somerville Open Studios) this year. Already have an art piece that might fit in? http://www.fireflyartscollective.org/tiki-index.php?page=SOS2012+Call+for+A… ~Firefly

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Welcome, new members of the Firefly announce list!
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 23 Mar '12

23 Mar '12

Dear friends, Now that the bulk of Firefly ticket registrations is over and we have a good idea of how many people want to join our community to play in the woods, we've taken the measure of adding everyone who has expressed an interest in getting a Firefly ticket to the Firefly Announce list (this list) so that you'll be kept up to date on everything that's going on. The Announce list is the official announcement vehicle for Firefly; there's no cross communication allowed on this list, and you'll only see official announcements and information here. If you're already a member of the Firefly Blink list (you know who you are) or if you see that you get two messages each time there's an official announcement, you can take yourself off of this mailing list by using the link at the bottom of this message. Make sure you use the link for the ANNOUNCE list (and not Blink if you're on that list as well.) If you have any problem with this, you can get in touch with info (at) fireflyartscollective (dot) org and someone will help you out. Keep your eyes on this channel for more information coming up about tickets, our community, and how you can become an integral part of it. Love to you all, ~ Firefly

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2.5 more weeks untill Firefly Art Grant Applications (Creativity Grants) are due
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 21 Mar '12

21 Mar '12

Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to have your creative ideas come to fruition. This year's art grant budget is over $8000! Fireflies love Art! http://www.fireflyartscollective.org/tiki-index.php?page=2012+Creativity+Gr… (scroll down to the bottom of the page for the link to the application) ~Firefly

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Firefly Ticket Reminder - TONIGHT IS THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 19 Mar '12

19 Mar '12

TICKETS for 2012 In order to get tickets this year, you need to register/ preregister (all the same thing) - it is a google form and it is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGFjbmVBQWxwaVBkWGVuR1… Full info is here: http://www.fireflyartscollective.org/tiki-index.php?page=Firefly2012TicketR… THE DEADLINE IS TONIGHT. IF YOU DON'T FILL OUT THIS FORM (OR MANUALLY SEND IN YOUR INFO) YOU PROBABLY WON'T GET A TICKET.

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Firefly Ticket Reminder - TONIGHT IS THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 19 Mar '12

19 Mar '12

TICKETS for 2012 In order to get tickets this year, you need to register/ preregister (all the same thing) - it is a google form and it is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGFjbmVBQWxwaVBkWGVuR1… Full info is here: http://www.fireflyartscollective.org/tiki-index.php?page=Firefly2012TicketR… THE DEADLINE IS TONIGHT. IF YOU DON'T FILL OUT THIS FORM (OR MANUALLY SEND IN YOUR INFO) YOU PROBABLY WON'T GET A TICKET.

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Tickets, Art and going to Firefly - VERY IMPORTANT - TIME SENSITIVE
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 16 Mar '12

16 Mar '12

Fireflies, If you've registered for tickets and know about the Art Grant announcement/ deadlines then please disregard - you've been paying attention - thank you! TICKETS for 2012 In order to get tickets this year, you need to register/ preregister (all the same thing) - it is a google form and it is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGFjbmVBQWxwaVBkWGVuR1… Full info is here: http://www.fireflyartscollective.org/tiki-index.php?page=Firefly2012TicketR… THE DEADLINE IS THIS MONDAY, MARCH 19th. IF YOU DON'T FILL OUT THIS FORM (OR MANUALLY SEND IN YOUR INFO) YOU PROBABLY WON'T GET A TICKET. ART GRANTS Art Grants (creativity grants) for 2012 have been announced! Full Info is here: http://www.fireflyartscollective.org/tiki-index.php?page=grants Art Grant Application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mZhvOS_E2ck4ZYXfb37C9vlB9lGgxCP94dsVWtB…

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**HELP FIREFLY CREATE A NEW BANNER**
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

We are looking to create a large (3'X6') banner to bring with us to the various events through out the year. This banner will be an integral part of our ongoing plan to create and sponsor various artistic events around New England. How are we designing this banner? We are looking for a few good designs from YOU! We are taking any and every design and will be judging them to put the best design forward as our official Banner. This banner will likely last for years of events. We encourage you to put your take on the "spirit" of Firefly into your design. Specifics: The banner will be likely be 4'X8' in size. We need the file format to be in a vector format (Illustrator file, or PDF), or a Jpeg (at least 600 DPI resolution). Please include the name "Firefly Arts Collective", and make it easy to read seeing the banner from afar. Please also include "FireflyArtsCollective.org" on the banner somewhere, so people know where to go for more info. We encourage use of the Firefly Logo as well. We are open to submissions till April 15th. We will announce the banner winner the 20th of April, and it will be officially unveiled at the Firefly Art Gallery @ Somerville Open Studios! Please send all responses to Banner (at) Fireflyartscollective (dot) org So start those paint brushes and fire your thinking caps up, we are looking forward to your designs! ~With Love, Firefly

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Firefly Art Grants
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

art art art aRt ARt ART ART!! Fireflies, Can you hear the cry?? The time has come! The 2012 Creativity Grants are ready for action. These are the Art Grants given out each year for our annual 4th of July event in Vermont. There have been many wonderful pieces created through this program and most of the pieces come back year after year. This is a great way to really add a piece of yourself to the event. Please scroll all the way down for the link to the application.  Firefly 2012 Creativity Grant Guidelines & Information The Firefly Arts Collective, (FAC), is excited to offer a grant program for our annual event in the woods. These grants are intended to support and promote your interactive, community-based, collaborative, radically-expressive creations. Proposals can include installations, performances, 2-D and 3-D works, fire art, activities, or other participatory and interactive projects. Only projects that meet these criteria should be submitted. For example, a sound project (band, DJ, etc.) must include an interactive component or additional performance aspect to be considered. Individual theme camps will not be funded, but proposals for projects/events placed within Theme Camp areas are welcome to apply. Initial Requirements (before you even read on) You must have already registered for a ticket during the pre-registration window of March 9th-19th prior to applying for an Art Grant. If selected, your project must be set up no later than Thursday July 5th at 6PM. July 4th is a Wednesday this year and the event ends on Sunday July 8th at noon. If you are submitting a Fire Art Project, please be aware that all Fire Art may be subject to location and late night operation restrictions. In addition, all Fire Art proposals will be reviewed by the Fire Safety Committee in addition to the Art Grant Review Committee. Timeline Submission deadline: Sunday, April 8, 11:57PM EST This is a strict deadline. Proposals submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Notification: Monday, April 30 All applicants will be notified via email by the 30th of April. If your project is funded, we will send you a contract to ensure that you are willing to commit to using the funds as proposed and that you agree to follow through on your project. If you fail to send in the contract by the contract deadline, your art grant funds will be distributed to the next grant in the waiting list. Once the signed contract is received, you will receive 75% of your awarded amount; the remaining 25% will be distributed once the project is completed and documentation is received, (see question # 13). Your project will be considered to be complete once proof and documentation have been delivered to and reviewed by the Art Grant Review Committee. Ticket Registration Deadline ------ March 19th 2012 Art Grant Application Deadline --- April 8th 2012 Art Grant Recipients Notified ------ April 30th 2012 Contract Acceptance Deadline ---- May 6th 2012 Firefly Event ----------------------------July 4th-8th 2012 Documentation Deadline ------------ August 1st 2012 Funding Although we will support as many projects as possible, please keep in mind that the Firefly Art Grant budget is limited as it is funded by ticket sale proceeds and private donations. However, all requests, large and small, will be considered and partial grants are likely to be disbursed. For 2012, we have over $8,000 to award. Please do not include transportation (to and from Firefly) as part of your budget. As long as you can get to a few common ‘Art Hubs’ in the Camberville/ Boston area, FAC will be arranging for free transportation for your art. Your budget can include anything you need to make the project happen (e.g.: art-specific, materials, fuel, etc.). But time and effort is how we all participate and contribute to the Firefly Community, so please don’t include labor costs or wages in your budget. Criteria and Review Proposals will be evaluated based on the following factors: • interactivity/participatory • originality/creativity • feasibility • service to the community • general awesomeness Art Grant Review Committee In order to create an impartial review, applications will be blinded before they are submitted to the Art Grant Review Committee. The committee members will score each proposal based on the criteria listed above. Please know that while we may not fund all proposals, your work is very welcome at Firefly, and is an essential part of the festival. Note about Tickets In addition to the donation of your time and efforts, all attendees pay for their own ticket to the event. Please be advised, that to be considered for an Art Grant, you MUST have registered for a ticket during the pre-registration window of March 9th-19th. Artists who have had their work selected for a grant will be guaranteed one ticket (whether or not you have been picked in the lottery), but you will still have to pay for it. Submission Instructions By Sunday, April 8th at 11:57PM EST, please email your application and any pertinent supporting documentation to: FF2012artgrant (at) fireflyartscollective.org. Supporting documentation may include (but need not be not limited to): Drawings, sketches and plans (hand-drawn or computer generated) Photographs MP3s URLs (make sure your name is nowhere to be found on the site) There are two parts to the application - Part One is un-blinded and contains your contact info and is to be the body of your email. Part Two is the blinded section where you will talk about your proposed art grant. For ease of the Art Grant Review Committee, we prefer that Part Two be a PDF document, (but Word and Excel files will also be accepted). At a minimum, (for Part Two), you will be submitting two files - your application and an itemized budget. We strongly urge that you submit all materials via email, however, please contact us as soon as possible to work out an alternative submission method if needed. If you are embedding images into your application, please attach the embedded images separately as well. If you have large images as part of your supporting documentation, please compress them and send them as a separate email. For Part Two of your application, please use a word-processing program and place your answers under the corresponding questions. This makes both the blinder and the reviewers jobs much easier. Place your Project Name, and only your Project Name, at the top of ALL pages of Part Two of your application. Your application may take up 2-4 pages depending on how long your answers are. If you have questions about how to complete the application form, or any questions about the process or guidelines, please email FF2012artgrant (at) fireflyartscollective.org Take as much space as you need to answer the questions, however, please be specific, clear and succinct in communicating your project to us. All fields are required in order to submit your form, even if it's just a ‘N/A’. Here is the link for the application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mZhvOS_E2ck4ZYXfb37C9vlB9lGgxCP94dsVWtB…

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Congratulations to the TIN GRANT recipients!
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 12 Mar '12

12 Mar '12

Fireflies, Now that the Ticketing process has settled in a little (and before the pre-registration finishes) we wanted to send out a note to announce, and to offer congratulations to the three projects who are being awarded Art Grants for Firefly's Tenth Anniversary, the Firefly Tin Grants. We received a number of excellent and intriguing submissions and the judging was difficult. The three $1000 grants are being awarded to the projects which best exemplified the needs of the three different venues where they will show. They will make their inaugural appearance at Artisan's Asylum as part of Somerville Open Studios May 5th & 6th. Then they will take part in FIGMENT! Boston on the Rose Kennedy Greenway June 2nd & 3rd. Lastly, but certainly not least, they will be signature pieces located in the main Field at the Firefly Festival, our annual July 4th celebration in the woods. In no particular order we're proud to announce: Sonic Storyboard by eHawk, Giles Hall and Michael Dewberry Magnetosphere by New American Public Art (Bevan Weissman, Dan Sternof Beyer, Kawandeep Virdee, Joey Asal and Brandon Stafford) Powerlines by Michael Dewberry Soon you will be able to read descriptions of these, and other projects on our new website: http://www.fireflyartscollective.org Congratulations again guys. The whole Firefly community of proud to have you all represent us as we begin to expand our reach and participatory art philosophy to the greater Boston-area. What you all do and represent is just too good for us to hoard it away in the woods for one measly event a year. We hope that you agree. ~Firefly

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