Tam Makers, a community of students and makers in Mill Valley, California, is creating an Art Float for Social Change. The unique parade float aims to inspire more people to participate in democracy and encourages people to vote in the next election. It will be presented at Earth Day, Memorial Day and Fourth of July parades in Marin, and California this fall. The project is led by Fabrice Florin and Geo Monley, co-founders of Tam Makers, and involves a team of students and makers along with art, civic and educational partners, and volunteers.
The Art Float for Social Change 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 project is aimed at youth and people of color, and uses a combination of art, music, and technology to engage them.
The aim of the Art Float for Social Change is to encourage more people to participate in democracy by exercising their right to vote. The project also aims to inspire and educate people to engage in social change and to work towards building a better world. By presenting the Art Float for Social Change at community events, the project aims to reach a wider audience and generate interest in the subject of democracy and social change.
The Art Float for Social Change is a community art project, and is open to anyone who would like to volunteer their time and skills. The project is built on Thursday evenings from 4 to 9pm or Saturday mornings from 10am to 1pm in March and April 2018. Volunteers can email float@tammakers.org to register their interest.
The Art Float for Social Change is a unique project that uses a creative and inspiring approach to engage people in democracy and social change. The project is built on the belief that improving the world requires the active participation of its citizens. By encouraging more people to participate in democracy, the Art Float for Social Change hopes to inspire a positive change in society.