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Art Grant Committee Clarification: Remote Meetings
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

We had a few people ask about the nature of the Art Grant meetings that have been scheduled. These will be held remotely over Zoom, starting at 8pm on the dates in question. Thanks, Art Grant Core

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Call for Art Grant Committee Members!
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 03 Apr '22

03 Apr '22

Interested in helping bring art to Firefly? Want to help choose what kind of projects are funded for the event? This is call out to any of you who might be interested in helping to review the proposals for Firefly's Art Grants this year! We are looking for approx 9 folks who are interested in helping to make this aspect of Firefly successful. *Requirements:* - You must have attended at least 1 (one) previous Firefly in order to join and participate in the selection committee. - You must not be applying for a 2022 Firefly Art Grant. - You must sign the Art Grant Committee Code of Ethics. - Commit to reading and recording your thoughts on up to 40 applications, which may take 4-6 hours of brain time. - There are multiple blocks available; you can sign up for any number of blocks, but for each block you must attend both dates. *The Intense Details:* The job requires a lot of reading and talking as we typically receive over 40 applications for Creativity Grants. We will have 2 weeks to make our decisions for the two sets of grants, with two meetings per grant. We strongly encourage volunteers to come to as many blocks of meetings as they can, but if you can only come to one set that’s OK too. This is a commitment of about 15-20 hours; 6-8 hours of reading and cogitating and at least two (up to eight) 2-hour meetings where we hash it all out. Once the application deadline has passed, the committee has about a week to read the applications over and fill out a review sheet to decide how well each application met the criteria. We review the applications for Thoughtfulness, Creativity, and Feasibility (explained in detail here and during the meetings). This is followed by the aforementioned meetings where we compare notes and formulate follow-up questions for all applicants. We wait a week to give time for artists to get their replies back to us, then we meet again and make our final decisions. If you would like to participate, please sign up via the Art Grants portal: https://grants.fireflyartscollective.org/voters/new Any questions? Email us at grants(a)fireflyartscollective.org! <3 Art Grant Core

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Firefly 2022 Art Grants now open!
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 28 Mar '22

28 Mar '22

~*~ CREATIVITY GRANTS ARE OPEN ~*~ Over the years, mostly when there isn't a worldwide pandemic, the Firefly Arts Collective (FAC) has been proud to provide grant support to Firefly artists to enable them to express and fulfill their varied creative visions. These grants are intended to support and promote radically-expressive, community-based, interactive and/or collaborative projects that help define and shape the creative core of the event. Art is a central part of Firefly, and the event wouldn't be the same without the wonderful pieces that have been brought to Vermont over the years. Bringing art is a great way to add a piece of yourself to the event and contribute/participate in a meaningful way. *In this year of rebuilding, we are operating a reduced grant program:* - Creativity Grants [Open, Closes: 4/17] - Legacy Grants [TBD] - Burner Exchange Grants (BEX Grants) [TBD] - Smol Grants [TBD] The Creativity Grants are our primary grants, and are designed to fund creative new projects to be shared with our community during the Firefly event. Creativity grants are awarded in tiers of $150, $300, $599, $1000, $1500, $2000. The Legacy Grants are designed to support pre-existing projects which have been previously awarded art grants from Firefly. These grants go towards maintenance, repairs, minor improvements, and so forth. Legacy grants are awarded in tiers of $100, $300, and $500. The BEX Grants are for art that has already appeared either at a regional burn event or Burning Man, and showcases the local flavor of its origin. Grant money is intended to be applied to minor maintenance / improvements and shipping costs to Vermont. BEX Grants are awarded for up to $1000. The Smol Grant is our lowest grant level, between $40 and $99, for artists whose ideas are big but whose budget is smol. These grants will be awarded on a rolling basis after most other grants have been decided. *Schedule*Creativity Submissions due: 4/17 Legacy + BEX + Smol: TBD *How Do I Submit?*Submissions are handled through the Firefly Art Grants Web Portal. If you signed up in a previous year, your accounts are no longer active. Please sign up again so we are sure to have your most current information on-file! For even more information, please visit the following web page: https://www.fireflyartscollective.org/participate/art-at-firefly/art-grants/ . Feel free to reach out with any questions to: grants(a)fireflyartscollective.org. Thank you! – Firefly Art Grant Core

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Firefly at Somerville Open Studios 2022 Call for Art
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 23 Mar '22

23 Mar '22

Firefly at Somerville Open Studios 2022 Call for Art Saturday, April 30 • 12-10PM Spring is here and Firefly is once again participating in Somerville Open Studios! Do you have Firefly art gathering dust yearning to be seen again? Or a brand new concept that you can't wait to try out with a receptive audience? Firefly @ SOS is an excellent testing ground for your interactive/participatory art projects – whether your project is in progress, completed, or needs some fine tuning. Let’s share our Firefly community creations with the city of Somerville. Our event partner, SomerNova, will be creating an “art lane” in the alley between Dane Street and Market Basket. This event will be completely outdoor and run into the evening, and early sunset in the alley makes the location perfect for light art. ART GUIDELINES: - Everything will be considered – large or small. - Priority will be given to interactive and/or participatory pieces. - This year we will be completely outdoor, so bring your popups. - For those who make art and want to sell, this is the place to do it. SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS: - Need to update or tweak a piece? Firefly will provide funds for small repairs. - Local transportation to and from SOS will be provided, and stipends are available for longer distances. - Tent cover available by request. - We will have volunteers available on the day of the event. WHEN: Saturday, April 30 • 12-10PM (Rain Date: Sunday, May 1 • 12-6PM) WHERE: The Alley between Dane Street and the Market Basket which runs parallel to Somerville Ave. Please fill out this form to participate: https://forms.gle/C2vfht3Qyh5oy4zW6 If you have any questions or want to volunteer – email: FireflySOS2022(a)gmail.com

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Firefly 2022 COVID Sentiment Survey
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 22 Mar '22

22 Mar '22

Dear Fireflies, Planning is underway for Firefly 2022, and we'd like to understand your thoughts, feelings, and concerns about COVID vaccination, testing, and safety requirements for this July's event! Please answer this short survey to help inform our decisions: [ https://forms.gle/4u5kQWhznqcTF49NA | https://forms.gle/4u5kQWhznqcTF49NA ] <3, Firefly Board of Directors

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Help Make Firefly 2022 Happen!
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

Calling all Fireflies! Firefly 2022 is ON, and you can help make it happen! A core value of Firefly is that we’re participant-run. During COVID, our community has changed. Several long-time Firefly volunteers have moved away. We have many chances for you to get involved. Translation: we need everyone to pull together to make the event happen! One of the most rewarding parts of Firefly is being part of making the event happen. You get to work with a fantastic team of community members. You get to “own” your contribution to the event. Unlike other spectator events, being part of making Firefly happen makes it much more special. Right now, we’re looking for people to co-lead existing and new roles. Lead roles have co-leads to share the workload. It helps if Leads can volunteer for at least two years, for continuity, but we understand—sometimes life happens. Once lead positions are filled, we can start finding volunteers to fill out each department. Firefly needs you! We have a few key volunteer roles that we are looking to fill as soon as we can! Here is a bunch of roles we need filled in order for it to happen: - Event Lead (2 co-leads, ideally 3-year term, no experience necessary) Host monthly/bi-weekly meetings with the Festival Committee, a daily onsite meeting during the event and various other meetings. Desired skills: Project Management, Email/Document Organization, Interpersonal Skills, Conflict Resolution. How to apply? Email Lead(a)fireflyartscollective.org to see if you would be a good fit. - Infrastructure is looking for 1-2 co-leads Coordinating Firefly DPW and all equipment required to perform the tasks required. Work with outside resources including forester and lumberjack, as well as heading up sanitation contractor.. How to apply? Email Festival(a)fireflyartscollective.org to learn more! - Arrival Cluster is looking for 2-3 parking co-leads! There is ample documentation on how to do the job from 2019, including even a retro doc on what went well/what needs improvement! Desired skills: Organization, spatial thinking, friendliness, ability to lead by delegation Assistance: One Parking Lead and one Arrival Cluster Lead who look forward to helping you. Parking volunteers who are generally amazing and very very helpful, documentation on how to do the job from 2019, with what went well/ needs improvement Term: Ideally you’re open to being a Parking co-lead for at least two years - but we’re understanding as things come up How to apply? Email parking(a)fireflyartscollective.org <Festival(a)fireflyartscollective.org> to have a chat about it - don’t need to commit just yet :D - Public Service Cluster - Coffee Kitchen needs a few co-leads. - Want to “steep” up your participation—Caffeine/Kitchen Core needs a few new co-leads (the more the merrier!). As part of Firefly infrastructure we provide energy and camaraderie for all volunteers working morning, noon and night. Purchase supplies, schedule/manage coffee volunteers, create a communal space where everyone is welcome. We are looking for co-leads who want to take ownership and make a mark (coffee rings?) How to apply: Contact: terrydovidio(a)gmail.com - Gnomes need a co-lead - Create and promote volunteerism in the Firefly community. Communicate with theme camps to encourage members to volunteer. During the event help connect volunteers to available “jobs” based on their knowledge/skill level. Manage a crew of floating volunteers who help fill empty volunteer spots with available people. How to apply: Contact: terrydovidio(a)gmail.com

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Firefly 2022 Art Grants: Temple Grant Submissions Start TODAY!!
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 15 Feb '22

15 Feb '22

The Firefly 2022 Art Grants season has officially begun! Important Note: We are aware of and following the ongoing discussions around post-Covid funding ideas. At this time we are not announcing any changes to existing Art Grant policies or scope. Temple Grant: up to $2000 The Temple Grant supports the creation of the Temple at Firefly Arts Festival each year. The Temple aims to satisfy both civic and spiritual needs by creating a revered gathering space at Firefly. While the Temple should be spiritual in a general sense (and true to the spirit of the event), it is not intended to be a religious symbol, and overtly religious tones should be avoided. The Temple is placed in the field, and provides a space for Fireflies to seek quiet contemplation and introspection at the event. It is of the utmost importance that the Temple defines a physical (and emotional) space; that said, it does not have to be a traditional shelter or building. It is traditional for the Temple to serve as a place for participants to leave offerings, and the structure will be burned on the final evening of the event. A single Temple Grant is awarded for up to $2000. Submissions Due: 02/20/2022 What about the other grants ? Our usual grants (Creativity, Legacy, BEX, Skillshare, and Smol) will be launching soon. Stay tuned! How to submit? Via the Art Grant Portal: [ https://grants.fireflyartscollective.org/ | https://grants.fireflyartscollective.org/ ] Please sign up again for 2022 (old accounts have been archived) so that we have your most current information on file. What to know more about Firefly Art Grants in general? See [ https://www.fireflyartscollective.org/participate/art-at-firefly/art-grants/ | our page on the Firefly website ] . Warning: u nder construction! Most of this information is still out of date but we wanted to get things rolling for 2022. Other questions? Email us: [ mailto:grants@fireflyartscollective.org | grants(a)fireflyartscollective.org ] <3 Firefly Art Grant Core

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Firefly 2022
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 15 Dec '21

15 Dec '21

Greetings Fireflies, On behalf of Firefly Arts Collective, I bring you these tidings: Mark your calendars, dust off your glowy blinkies, and hold onto your butts, because Firefly 2022 is happening! Dates: Wednesday, June 29th - Monday, July 4th, 2022 Location: Bethel, VT What will Firefly look like this time? We don’t know yet. Firefly 2022 will grow from what we each bring to the event to make it great. At this point we do know that we will need more people to step up to take volunteer roles. If you know right now that you have energy and enthusiasm for helping to organize the event, please put your name on the list here <https://forms.gle/FPNHgT3PSHqmV6f7A> to be the first to know what help is needed. Otherwise, look for emails soon from Firefly about how to get involved! See you in the woods (In 197 days), Carly Nix President on behalf of the Firefly Board

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Virtual Firefly Bug Burn happening within the hour!
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 02 Jul '21

02 Jul '21

Hi, Fireflies! Virtual Firefly is happening in Topia right now. You can connect at http://topia.io/firefly . Come visit our home away from reality, in virtual reality. The 2021 Bug Burn will be happening live within the hour (it’s currently Friday, July 2, 10 pm)! How to navigate Virtual Firefly: Follow the stone walkways to find interesting things! Fire pits are suggested hangout spots to meet new and old friends. Explore, congregate, have fun! Use your mouse or arrow keys to move around. Please remember: This event follows the Firefly Code of Conduct and 10 principles of Burning Man Hope you all enjoy, and thanks to everyone who helped make this possible. ❤🔥❤ Come join us, Ranger Scooter Firefly Communications Committee

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Firefly Chrysalis Announcement
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 02 Jul '21

02 Jul '21

Greetings Fireflies! As you know, in-person Firefly is canceled this year and sadly we will not be gathering to burn a Bug next week. However, we’re happy to report that a Firefly Metamorphosis progresses in Vermont! Firefly awaits when our community will again rejoice and burn together; a mammoth insect, too, is coming into being for wandering Fireflies. We are building a monarch butterfly chrysalis in Bethel, one which cannot--yet--burn, awaiting the certain hope of finding transformation in its community’s return. When we all next gather and burn together at Firefly, the butterfly will emerge to celebrate our congregation. Soon, those who wish to make a pilgrimage to Firefly land in Vermont will find a place to reflect and commune with the woods we love; starting after July 4th weekend, the Chrysalis will await visitors there until the time is ripe for a community burn. Details about how to visit are below. The Chrysalis is a collaborative art project for Fireflies (and others) to enjoy, located in The Field where Firefly has gathered since 2009, in the form of a wood-and-fabric chrysalis structure with interior gathering space. There is a FAQ below; other questions send to chrysalis(a)fireflyartscollective.org. How to Visit To arrange a visit or overnight stay for your group, email the landowners at laurelinvt(a)gmail.com or (if you’re friends on the internets) at https://www.facebook.com/revkirkwhite. Please be respectful and don’t just show up without having previously arranged for your visit. Participant FAQ Q: How can I go and visit the Chrysalis? A: The Chrysalis is located on private land, please don’t just arrive unannounced. Make your group’s arrangements directly with the landowner for a day-trip or overnight camping--see How to Visit above. The land does not have infinite capacity, and many weekends have events occurring, so advance planning is recommended. Q: Will there be a Firefly gathering of some kind at the Chrysalis in 2021? A: The Chrysalis team intends to organize a trip this fall around September which will include an exciting possibility to help inventory Firefly storage and complete other work-weekend-style activities! Q: What will I find at the Chrysalis site? A: The woods are the same Vermont woods you remember! The Chrysalis is the large green cocoon-shaped object in the Field. Inside, you’ll find a platform for off-the-ground hangouts, some seating, solar lights for nighttime. Q: When will the Chrysalis Burn occur? A: It’s not yet possible to have an effigy Burn because the community can’t gather together, and the community is an essential part of a Burn. When it is possible, we’ll figure out how a Chrysalis Burn will happen. In addition to pandemic gathering safety, a Chrysalis Burn needs to have enough volunteers to have a safe fire, and weather which isn’t too snowy nor too dry to get a burn permit. With many planning challenges, it is likely that the best time for a community Chrysalis Burn will be Firefly 2022. Q: How can I contribute to the Chrysalis project? A: Your participation is welcome! The Chrysalis belongs to you and the rest of the Firefly community. You can contribute like you would with any art project you’d find at a Burn. If you encounter a problem with the Chrysalis, you can fix it! Or email chrysalis(a)fireflyartscollective.org and let the artists know that there’s some maintenance to be done. If you’d like to participate in ongoing maintenance, that’s also helpful, let us know! Q: Can I leave things in the Chrysalis? A: Yes, you can contribute objects to the communal art! Please don't add things to the Chrysalis which make it harder for others to interact with it, make it less weatherproof, attract hungry raccoons, or, ya know, damage it. Please note that people who aren't part of Firefly will visit the Chrysalis too, and what you add may reflect on our whole community. The structure is mostly-but-not-entirely weatherproof, and damp moldy unicorn plushies make everyone sad. Q: Can I climb on top of the Chrysalis? A: No: the Chrysalis is made of fabric, do not climb on it, the fabric is intended to keep you dry inside, not hold your weight. Q: Is the inside of the Chrysalis clothing-optional? A: 10/10 mosquitoes surveyed approve of this method of participation. Q: What do I do when leaving the Chrysalis site? A: CLEAN UP ANY TRASH! And zip the door behind you. Q: Can I host or facilitate a small event at the Chrysalis site? A: Please make arrangements with the landowner--see How to Visit, above--for all visitors to the site. Visitors can use the Chrysalis for whatever non-commercial purposes they feel called to. Q: I have another question not on this FAQ! A: Email chrysalis(a)fireflyartscollective.org!

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