Do you want to build the Bug? Newly-retired Bug Crew is soliciting interest to build the effigy for Firefly 2026. Send an email to *bug-search@fireflyartscollective.org <bug@fireflyartscollective.org>*, along with a few short paragraphs with the following: 1) Your name and the names of anyone in your crew, and everyone’s expertise (we've found that a core crew of 4+ people is ideal) 2) Any previous experience you have with large art installations, especially burnable ones 3) A brief description of your vision for next year’s effigy (drawings, doodles, and diagrams welcome) Submissions indicating interest will close on *Monday, February 9*. If you have any questions, or would like to talk through your ideas with the old crew, feel free to reach out! *Some notes: -Bug Build typically involves 4 on-site work weekends + time during early arrival and the event, but might involve more (or less) this year -Plywood, synthetic fabric, and plastic/foam can’t be included in the burnable parts of the effigy -It doesn't technically HAVE to be a bug if you have other ideas