Art Grants and Commitments- Open Feb 1st!

Please note- Current 2011 Art Grants posted! Art Grants are now closed, thank you to all who submitted proposals!
(and stay open until we run out of cash to give!)
2008 Art Grant Archive 2009 Art Grant Archive 2010 Art Grant Archive

   What Qualifies As Art?

   In our humble opinion, the definition of Art is non-definition. Leaving the arena open for anything and everything allows some of the greatest, weirdest Art to happen. That being said, some of the Art forms that DO qualify for grants are:

Theme Camps: There is never a limit to the delight they offer. Faeries, noodles, fire artists? You name the game, we foot the bill.
Performance Art: As long as you observe safety precautions for anything potentially dangerous, we encourage it. Let us know if you have any needs- support, schedule, space.
Mutated Vehicular Transport: Who doesn't get a huge kick out of an MVT? Anything goes, from double-tall bikes to a sedan decorated entirely with macaroni. The criteria here is that your MVT be sensibly decorated and operated, meaning no sharp edges, 10 mph on gravel roads, and showcased in the MVT impound lot when not in use. Surprise us.
Sculpture and Installation: This is open for interpretation, however do not plan on building or creating anything that could alter the land, or become MOOP. Think interactive, think bright and beautiful.

There's a few things that don't qualify for Art Grants, including alcohol and tobacco purchase and buying pre-fab Chinese made plastic thingies. The idea is to create, not consume!


   Art Grants?

   For 2011, we have about 6K to distribute in Art Grants. We must be nuts!
And just like last year, we could very well break the bank and go over budget, if you serve up amazing proposals. We like to give grants in the $200-$250 range. Kinda spread the wealth. Unlike lots of other events, our Art Grants can (and usually do) cover an entire project. So if your idea really serves the community, we can give more. That means we like to give grants both big and small for projects that are interactive, thoughtful, well designed, energetic and unusual. For returning Artists, try something new this year!

   To submit an Art Grant proposal, you must download and complete the handy dandy Art Grant Agreement form. Please remember to include some type of visual aid and indicate whether or not you'd need you Art Grant funds up-front or not.

* An Art Proposal Agreement (PDF)
This is basically an instruction sheet, you'll need to create your own word document and answer our questions. Take as much space as you need to fully answer our questions, we'll be calling you with ours!
This includes a Color drawing or other visual aid.

Upon accomplishing this daunting task, seal it up and snail mail it to:
     WickerMan Art Department Extraordinaire
     190 Walker Lane
     Artemas, PA 17211
-OR-
E-mail it to art@wickermanburn.org

   We approve proposals based on two criterion, the first being the timeliness of your proposal. You've heard it before, but it's first come, first serve. The second is the integrity of the project- it's creativity, design, concept, interactivity (is that a word?), all that good stuff.

   If your proposal is approved, it is important to understand that grants are for MATERIALS ONLY. Our grants do not cover Artist's time or ability.
   If you can afford your materials up-front, simply present us with your receipts upon arrival for the event and you will be fully reimbursed with a check.
   If you cannot afford your materials up-front, specify that in the itemized budget section of your proposal. You may be eligible to wield our virginal trust in the form of up-front funds, but must register for WickerMan before we will mail you the Art Grant check. Check? Good.

Our End of the Bargain
   We want your Art to be the most amazing, fabulous Art it can be. Who wouldn't? That's why we can provide the use of 4Q's shop for all (or most, anyway) of your sculptural needs! 4Q has a broad collection of tools like machine lathes, saws, mills, welding torches...you get the picture. Just prove to the Shop Master that you are sober and possess opposable thumbs and he'll probably let you go to town.
   Also, be sure to let us know if your Art would best be suited in a special space on the land. We will assign you a space if you let us know. Otherwise, you'll have to stick it wherever you can fit it. Please feel free to contact us if you have any special needs for your Art.

And Oh, Yes...The Niggling Little Details
   We've learned a lot and feel that is important to stress to Artists the fruits of our experience. One important thing to be understood by both parties is the Ultimate Destination of Your Art.
   If your Art is meant to be burned, it will be burned in one space at one designated time. It is never acceptable to burn Art anywhere else because the land is vulnerable to human stupidity.
   If your Art is not burnable, then a question arises: Who owns the Art? By default, WickerMan owns Art that it has provided grants for. We keep the good stuff for the years to come.
   An exception is when an Artist would like to physically re-present their Art at other events, which we think is a great idea. The Art should be designed to be broken down and set up repeatedly. Remember, if you own it, you are promising to share it!
   Lastly, please keep in mind to Leave No Trace. It goes without saying, but everything from your Art to your trash must be thoroughly removed from the land when you are.

Please contact:   art at wickermanburn dot org   with questions.  

2011 Art Grants !!

Tree of Knowledge
Installtion and Performance
by Wizards of Knowledge
$100 grant

Witness the wizards of knowledge duel for brain food- blueberry muffins! Scrolls of brain trivia will be hung from the branches of the most beautiful tree on the top of the hill.

Hollow People
Installation
By Kitchen James
$210 grant

Sexy EL wire dancing figures lighting the way down the hill to Sound Town.

Mongolian Fur Hats!
Workshops- Make n Take
by Stephanie Spann and Rhovanion Camp
$270 grant

Each participant will be able to attend a class on how to make your very own, highly festive Mongolian fur hat! Never mind the sweltering heat in June, you will look highly worldly for years to come in your WickerMan Mongolian Fur Hat!

Multi-Disciplinary Academy of Fire Dance
Workshops and Performance
by Jess and David Noonan
$200 grant

A space will be created for fire performance and workshops on fire safety and action with experienced spotters and communal tools. Hands on, live fire instruction for those ready to cross over from practice gear to fire tools. Also with nightly spin jams and skill swaps for veteran performers.

Waking Dream Video Dome and Glow Worm
Installation/Sculpture
by Waking Dream/James Barnes
$1300 grant

Step into the Pufferdome and be amazed by its extra large puffiness and dizzyingly beautiful 360 degree projections. This year we're hosting DJs from all up and down the east coast playing everything from Grimestep to Acid Jazz. And if it rains like it did last year, you've still got a place to get your dance on. New this year is the Giant Glow Worm, a 6 person puppet designated to lead all the participants of WickerMan in the first ever campwide glow parade! Come with bells (or EL wire) on and strut your shit all the way through camp after the Man burns Saturday night!

Hail Fire!
Sculpture
by Reaper Ramone
$150 grant

A giant steel sculpture of a man studded with solenoids. He shoots fire when you play the piano! Look for him in Sound Town.

OM ZONE DRUM DOME
Interactive Installation
by Ken Crampton
$300 grant

The 30' Drum Dome is going to hold space for OM-ing, drum circles and musical expression! Many musical instruments and sound sculptures will be provided so you can play your little heart out. Everybody Drum!

Body Painting
Living Breathing Art
by Mitch Poulouin
$200 grant

Sparkly body paint for all in both UV and white light versions- transform your body into a living, breathing canvas of cosmic delight!

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If you can't Duct it...
Workshops- Make n Takes
by Sarah Gordy
$100 grant

A series of workshops directed towards making functional items with duct tape! Come by the duct tape tent for workshops on neon duct tape miniskirts, tote bags or bracelets. If you miss the workshops, don't worry because you can stop by any time and maybe try duct tape roses, chains, wind chimes, animals.....basically everything!

Photo Booth
Interactive Installation
by Eggie Jovaisa
$250 grant

Choose between a few of those stick-yr-face-through-a-hole-picture-board things painted with crazy art to have photo sessions with friends both new and old. Using state of the art fibre optic transcendental equipment, the photos will be transmitted through space at the speed of light to Facebook so you can look cool with your friends at WickerMan! Interesting props to spice things up a bit will be provided!

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Faerie Village
Interactive Installation
by Toni Tarnalicki
$125 grant

Join us again in creating whimsical dwellings tucked into tree roots and mossy land for our magical friends using natural materials.

Angel Anna Madrigal's Embrace
Performance/Installation
by Julia Cahill
$150 grant

A performance occurring over two days involving the creation of a space to serve as the home for an extravagant character- Anna Madrigal. Anna's persona embodies the gender identification questions people face- she may be interpreted as a hermaphrodite, transgender or drag queen. Join her in the building of her home and for meditation and stories. She opens her home to you as a place to sit, lay, relax and embrace all that you are and all that surrounds you.