The Tam Makers in Mill Valley are creating an Art Float for Social Change to encourage more people to get involved in democracy. The float will feature art, music, and technology to reach out to youth and people of color. The group plans to present the float at several parades in Marin on Earth Day, Memorial Day and Fourth of July, and throughout California in the fall to encourage voting in the next election.
The art float was designed to celebrate 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 invite people to speak up and vote. People can pitch ideas for social change on the podium, or have them scroll on the news ticker.
The art project is a community effort led by Fabrice Florin and Geo Monley, co-founders of Tam Makers in Mill Valley. The group expresses gratitude to Tam High School for hosting the project and to all the volunteers, art, civic and educational partners for helping to create the float and present it to a diverse community.
Building the project takes place during Thursday evenings from 4-9pm or Saturday mornings from 10am to 1pm during March and April 2018. Those interested in volunteering can send an email to float@tammakers.org. For additional information about the Art Float for Social Change, visit www.tammakers.org/art-float/.