Tam Makers is a community of students and makers focused on creating art for social change. Their latest project is an Art Float for Social Change, which aims to inspire more people to participate in democracy. The parade float will reach out to youth and people of color through art, music, and technology, and will be presented at Earth Day, Memorial Day, and 4th of July parades in Marin, and throughout California in the fall.
The 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, while the news ticker will feature ideas for social change. The project is created by a team led by Fabrice Florin and Geo Monley, co-founders of Tam Makers, and supported by Tam High School and several art, civic, and educational partners. Volunteers are welcome to help build the float on Thursday evenings or Saturday mornings.