Somerville Open Studios

Firefly @ Somerville Open Studios 2017

Join us again this year!

We hope to participate in Somerville Open Studios this year. As always, our mission is to foster a collaborative environment and community for participatory arts, encouraging people to express their creativity, and challenging them to extend their concept of both community and art. We have a very exciting line up of artists this year who are ready to display and discuss their projects! Email us at fireflysos@googlegroups.com for information on getting involved.

DETAILS:


WHEN:  Saturday, May 6 – Sunday, May 7 2017
WHERE:  Hosted by Aeronaut Brewing Company (14 Tyler St, Somerville, MA 02143)

WHY PARTICIPATE IN FF@SOS?

  1. Somerville Open Studios supports the mission of Firefly Arts Collective “to foster a collaborative environment and community for participatory arts, encouraging people to express their creativity, and challenging them to extend their concept of both community and art”.

  2. Be proud to be a Firefly and share what we create individually and together.

  3. Gain exposure and promote yourself as an artist (for free!).

  4. Excellent testing ground for interactive / participatory art projects — whether your project is in progress, completed, or being fine tuned.

  5. The annual open studios is the most accessible Firefly event for new Fireflies! Meet old and new Fireflies and participate in an active community.

HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?

  1. Bring what you love and share it with others! Unfortunately, the call for art has closed, but if you have a small piece you are especially eager to share, please fill out the google form at https://goo.gl/forms/CBDRGLNdGK4QJEsd2 and we’ll see if we can squeeze you in.

  2. Volunteer to make this effort a reality! Fill out the google form at https://goo.gl/forms/4E6HMejkx81ntFY72 to let us know you’re interested in a shift.

  3. Spread the word! Have a delicious beer and chat with the artists! Link to this page, talk it up with your friends! Take photos at the event!

Firefly Arts Collective is a 501(c) non-profit founded in 2003. Inspired by the principles of Burning Man, and rooted in creative individual participation Firefly Arts Collective is actively trying to create a year-round influence in the greater Boston Area by collaborating with local artists to create events that promote its’ values.

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