Building Celebrations of "JOY"
3-D, COLLAGE INSPIRED MINI FLOATS
All of our Artist-In-Residence programming connects visiting artists to real-world opportunities to participate in parades or processions, that for New Orleans are celebrations! This year, building a 3-D, Collage Inspired, Mini Float is crucial! That was a lot! The floats will appear during our walking parade for the April 2025 Earth Day Celebration. This year's parade features an entire section celebrating "joy" that honors children from various communities in New Orleans.Throughout the year, mini floats will be created from recycled materials, that will debut through art talks, but will be on the streets during the next years.
See below guidelines, application (online & PDF version) and email for financial assistance.
August 30th - September 8th
Build A 3-D, Collage, Mini Floats with Recyclable Materials
August - September
Dates:August 30th, 31st, September 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th, 2024
Duration: 10 Day Workshop/Residency
Focus Building Joy Float(s) for Earth Day Parade
Coach: Madera Rogers-Henry
Construction Teacher:Rick Vaught - Parker Colorado
WORKSHOP OUTLINE:
Day 1: Introduction to 3D Design and Recyclable Materials
Day 2-3: Conceptualizing Each Artist(s) Mini Floats Concepts Drawing & Best Implementaion
Day 4-7: ConstructingTeam Mini Float - “Joy” & Beginning Small Version of Personal Float
Day 8: Detailing and Finishing Touches/ Prepping Gallery for Set Up
Day 9: Community Workshop and Party/Parade Planning Day 10: Market/ Informal Debut of Float to Community