Tam Makers, a group of makers and students led by Fabrice Florin and Geo Monley, are working on a community art project called the Art Float for Social Change. The float is designed to inspire more people to participate in democracy, especially youth and people of color. The art show will be presented on Earth Day, Memorial Day, and Fourth of July parades in Marin, California, and throughout the state 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. The podium will allow people to pitch ideas for social change, or those ideas can scroll on the news ticker.
The project is being built during the months of March and April 2018, on Thursday evenings from 4 to 9pm and Saturday mornings from 10am to 1pm. Volunteers are welcomed to join the team, and they can email float@tammakers.org for more information.
The Art Float for Social Change is creating an opportunity for people to engage with democracy through art, music, and technology. The project aims to inspire and encourage more people to participate in politics, and to recognize the power and potential of individuals to bring about positive social change. The float is a platform for people to share their ideas and experiences, to express themselves creatively, and to celebrate a shared vision for a better world.