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San Diego Regional Burning Man Decompression 2009 Sheepytime Sheepytime is a sleeping aid for those having trouble entering Dreamland. Sights and sound will help achieve the desired effect. Hopefully, this piece will cause folks to think about what “Dreamland” means and recall how their conception of it may have changed as they grew up. Did it expand, with adult possibilities? Or perhaps, in some ways did it shrink? Dreamcatcher A Shiny New Catheter “A shiny new catheter,” sadly, is not a shiny new catheter…nor a gently used one. It is, however, a stage or platform to conjure up and wish for such gems. This interactive wishing well will allow participants to dream up the impossible while granting someone else's. What would you wish for? Flaming Saguaro A Southwestern desert feature, the saguaro cactus, redone in rusty steel… but, with the added interest and warmth of fire. The Plasma Garden We enjoy producing visually stunning interactive light sculptures; to convey an appreciation of the mind-blowing fourth state of matter, also known as plasma. The Monkey Mirror The Monkey Mirror, or Chippy as we lovingly refer to him, is an interactive art piece that changes in response to the emotions expressed by the viewer. The piece is designed to foster awareness about our own emotions and how they change the very world we perceive. The Monkey Mirror draws attention to how emotion changes our perception of art by literally changing what the viewer sees. This reflects the idea that outlook changes the world. The Liquid O’s ‘Attitude Adjustment’ For years, the San Diego Community has known of the Liquid O as this happy, rolling box, normally decorated as a present or other lively vessel, carrying the happy people inside along for the fun. This discounts the fact that the Liquid O is in fact a seriously cranky, pissed off old vehicle. These changes will bring this cranky, angry existence out for the community to enjoy and play with. This Is A Tiny Town This town symbolized how we as a community, even in the comfort of our familiar surroundings, can still be kept fenced off and isolated, by our emotions, situations, and physical beings. All the while, being surrounded by our every day lives.
Once again, the San Diego Burning Man community is proud to be able to award grants to artists for the purpose of partially funding art projects for the San Diego Regional Decompression event! We are extremely happy to be able to give back to our community and hope this will pave the way for future San Diego festivals showcasing the amazing talent of our local artists. Our intention is to assist and motivate artists in San Diego and the surrounding areas to share their creations with the festival participants. While the artist expression is in the discretion of the artist, the project must be specifically created for the 2009 San Diego Decompression. The art grants are not intended to fund Burning Man projects or projects for other events. However, after the event, the artist shall have the right to dispose, sell, donate, repurpose or whatever he or she wants to do with their art installation.
Now for the Q & A: What are the San Diego Regional Decompression Art Grant Committee criterion for awarding art grants? The 2009 San Diego Decompression Art Grant Committee will review each application individually. Each submission will be judged upon:
How many grants will be awarded? The number of grants awarded will depend on the amount of applications received. We anticipate that approximately 5 to 10 grants will be awarded. Application Deadline: The deadline for grant proposals is September 22, 2009. We anticipate this will allow sufficient time prior to create ideas and projects. Whether or not you attend Burning Man this year, we hope you will be inspired by some of the wonderful artistic creations displayed on the playa, and will want to create some of your own for our San Diego regional event. When will I know if I've been awarded a grant? The San Diego Decompression will take place October 16-18. Therefore in order to provide you sufficient time to conceptualize and create your art project, art grants will be awarded no later than September 29, 2009. If I am awarded a grant, how much will I receive? The award amount will vary. The total art grant budget for the 2009 event is $1,500. Assuming that 5-10 projects are awarded, then the grants will be between $150-$300 per artist. We realize that, depending on the project, the award may only cover a portion of the expenses. However, please keep in mind that our goal is to help out the artist in seeing their creation come to life, so please do not consider the monetary amount as a limitation. When and how will I receive funds? Once your project is accepted to receive funding, you will be contacted by telephone. During the call we will discuss the requirements for participating and bringing your art to the event. We will discuss the regulations regarding setup, tear down, contingencies, etc. Additionally, you will be required to sign a contract which will set forth the matters discussed via telephone. Shortly thereafter, you will receive a check (via mail) for the amount of the award, less $50. We will give you the $50 after the event to ensure that you bring the artwork and clean it up afterward. How do I apply for an art grant? If you are interested in submitting a proposal, submissions must be made no later than September 22, 2009 and must include the following:
We look forward to creating a responsible, yet comfortable setting for artists to share their work! If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at artgrants@sddecom.com.
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