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?
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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”.
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Be proud to be a Firefly and share what we create individually and together.
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Gain exposure and promote yourself as an artist (for free!).
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Excellent testing ground for interactive / participatory art projects — whether your project is in progress, completed, or being fine tuned.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.