Tam Makers, a community makerspace group in Mill Valley, is creating an art float that is intended to inspire more people to participate in democracy. The parade float is aimed at reaching out to youth and people of color through art, music, and technology. This art show will be presented on Earth Day, Memorial Day, and Fourth of July parades in Marin, and throughout California this fall, to encourage people to vote in the next election.
The unique art float celebrates mother earth with a carousel of waving hands, pulled by a giant feathered serpent. Performers will tell stories of hope on a stage decorated with scenes of a better world. Large signs will invite people to speak up and vote. Individuals are also encouraged to pitch ideas for social change on the podium, or have their ideas scroll on the news ticker.
The community art project is created by a team of students and makers, led by Fabrice Florin and Geo Monley, co-founders of Tam Makers in Mill Valley. The project is being hosted by Tam High School, and the group is grateful to the school and all their wonderful volunteers, art, civic, and educational partners for helping create this float and present it to a diverse community.
The project is being built in March and April 2018 on Thursday evenings from 4 to 9 pm and on Saturday mornings from 10 am to 1 pm. Individuals who wish to volunteer can email float@tammakers.org for more information.
Tam Makers hopes to inspire more people to participate in democracy through their Art Float for Social Change on Earth Day, Memorial Day and Fourth of July parades in Marin, and also throughout California this coming fall. Their unique art project which celebrates mother earth with a carousel of waving hands, pulled by a giant feathered serpent, aims to reach out to youth and people of color through art, music, and technology. Large signs will invite people to speak up and vote, and individuals are also encouraged to pitch social change ideas. The project is led by Fabrice Florin and Geo Monley who co-founded Tam Makers in Mill Valley. The project is being hosted by Tam High School and has the support of many volunteers, art, civic, and educational partners. The project will be built on Thursdays and Saturdays during March and April and interested individuals can email float@tammakers.org to volunteer.