Alpha (Figment) April 15-17
*MARYLAND **15-17 April 2016*
ALPHA is an event for everyone who creates. ALPHA is a place to experiment
and try new things... a place to launch new projects, to collaborate, to
improve and refine existing projects, to dive in and create something new
and unexpected, to reinvent yourself completely as an creator.
The intention of ALPHA is to provide support for creators who are working
on interactive or participatory projects in any medium or discipline. This
support may be in the form of skills development, help and advice from
other creators, collaboration and team-building, or even limited financial
support.
With ALPHA, we create a space without limits for a group to gather
together, providing a basic structure for them to interact and collaborate.
Creators of all kinds are welcome at ALPHA... we've been joined by
sculptors, social scientists, playwrights, performers, filmmakers,
musicians, philosophers, designers, architects, photographers, light
artists, dancers, DJs, fire artists, biologists, improvisationalists,
theatre artists, environmental designers, producers, psychics,
communicators, collaborators, facilitators, healers, volunteers... The only
requirement is that you are working on a project that is interactive or
participatory in some way, and that you're willing to step out of your
comfort zone, try something new, and collaborate with others.
We especially invite artists working on projects for other FIGMENT events
to attend. In 2014, a piece of the pavilion for NYC Summer Long was
created on site by the architects, their team and our attendees and in 2015
participants previewed works that would appear at Figment NYC and other
festivals throughout the summer.
Everyone who participates in ALPHA is expected bring art projects in
development with them to the event. We encourage as much experimentation as
possible! We also expect participants to share and offer their knowledge
and perspective to the group, in the form of hosting a workshop, a meet-up
for participants with a specific interest or simply open hours where you
will work on your project and invite assistance. You can register as many
projects or events as you would like. You can register your workshop,
meet-up, performance, demonstration, or installation by following the link
in the email you will receive after your purchase your tickets.
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*When:* 15-17 April 2016 Tickets Here
*Where:* Camp Ramblewood 2564 Silver Road Darlington, MD 21034 Click here
for a map of the location, or click here for directions.
*What to Bring:*
Art! It is expected that everyone who participates in ALPHA to bring an art
project, host a workshop or meet-up, offer a performance, etc. You can
register your project with the link we will send you after you buy your
ticket. Beyond that, whatever you need for a weekend of fun.
Late April has been warm-ish the last two years, but be prepared for chilly
nights and the possibility of rain. We'll sit by fires to stay warm, not to
mention watch one fabulous effigy go up in flames!
*How to Help:*
It is expected that everyone who participates in ALPHA to find a way to
share and offer your knowledge and perspective to the group, in the form of
hosting a workshop or meet-up for participants with a specific interest.
Register your workshop, meet-up, performance, demonstration, or
installation with the link we will send you after you purchase your
tickets. In addition, we invite people to sign up to volunteer
and subscribe
to the official FIGMENT Alpha email list here
throughout the year.
*Our Principles:*
Please check out the 11 Principles of FIGMENT here
will aspire to activate these principles as faithfully as possible at ALPHA.