Day of the Dead is coming up on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 and The Marigold Project is inviting artists and community groups to participate in the creation of five large-scale altars in Garfield Park (26th Street & Harrison).
Call to Artists:
Thanks to a generous grant from the San Francisco Arts Commission Neighborhood Festivals Program, The Marigold Project will award up to $400 to each chosen altar proposal to cover artist fees, materials and supplies. Most of the selected altars will be larger than 4x4 feet. In the past, altars have honored a range of themes and people: Youth that have died because of Gang Violence, Our Rain Forests, Soldiers that have died in War, Women of Juarez, Pets, Bicyclists in the City, People who have died of AIDS, Local Musicians, and Grandmothers. Community groups/Artists do not need to be located in San Francisco. Our theme for this year is "Whispers of Death", celebrating the wisdom of our ancestors. We encourage proposals that invite participation from festival attendees.
To apply, send a proposal outlining the following:
A) Concept, Vision
B) Visual mockup (include space requirements, i.e. square footage)
C) A projected budget
D) Artist(s) involved
E) Special needs or materials
F) Contact information: Mailing address, Home Phone, Cell Phone, Email.
Deadline for submissions is September 15.
Please email: maicaf@earthlink.net with the Subj: Day of the Dead 2009 altar proposal
If your group is interested in creating an altar but has never created one before, please contact us. We have volunteers that can help facilitate a workshop.
Marigold Project is a small, volunteer-run, non-profit organization in the Mission District of San Francisco. We are responsible for coordinating and hosting San Francisco's Annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) public altar exhibit that happens every year on November 2nd. The procession begins at the corner of 24th & Bryant in the Mission District of San Francisco and finishes at Garfield Park. Day of the Dead has been a cultural tradition in San Francisco for the past 30 years and remains a true community event, with no corporate sponsors.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
~Maica and The Marigold Project
www.DayoftheDeadSF.org
Day of the Dead: Monday, November 2, 2009. The procession begins at the corner of 24th and Bryant in the Mission District and Finishes at Garfield Park. Please take BART to this event!
