True Art Gig:
To my knowledge this concept of the True Art Gig as part of the True Art Gathering will be the first OPEN SOURCE event. What does this mean? The True Art Gig in itself will only be a guideline for independent artists to create their very own and unique True Art Gig. This means that in essence they all the individual gigs will be the same, yet every single one of them will be manifested in their own unique way based on the group of artists that dare to make their own. The True Art Gathering will provide in the near future a manual that will guide any person willing to make their own event, yet at the same time leave a creative space to twist and shape the event to their liking and creative abilities. Now that's pretty nifty isn't it?
Secondly the True Art Gig is devided into 3 stages.
The first stage or event that is required to succesfully create your very own unique artistic gathering is called the "True Art Gathering: First Call". This step is probably just as important as the True Art Gig itself, and must be conducted to create the heart of the event. What this embarks is calling all the local artists in your community to a unique and exclusive event only dedicated to artists. There will be absolutely NO PUBLIC other than artists. The reason this step is so important is because it will begin to create the platform of artists involved in the main Gig. Also it will give a chance for all the local artists to get to know each other and create a space for collective works. In the Manifesto there will be more details regarding this step.
The second stage of the True Art Gig is called "True Art Gathering: Platform". This step is basically the building of the platform. This will embark everything from location, stage, acts, sound equipment, art pieces, video projection and so on. This also includes publicity and many other factors that the Manifesto will have more specific details on. This stage is just as important as this is where the entire event will be taking place.
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| Organic Art, all made from organic material |
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The third and final stage is called "True Art Gathering: True.ART.Gig". Obviously this is the fruit of your labor. In this stage you will actually be having the event. Everything should be planned to the utmost detail, all sound checks and installations done the day before and the main event should be progressing as the night continues...or day...or weekend...all depends on you!
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In conclusion I don't believe that there has ever been a global open source artistic event. The philosophy behind this is that more input will create a greater global gathering. The idea is not to keep all the ideas to yourself, but rather share and experience collective growth. In order to promote the independent arts movement it is essential to create as many of these open source artistic events as possible. As was mentioned earlier I am currently working on the True Art Gathering Manifesto that will detail each and every step required to create a brilliant event of your own. I have done eight of these events on almost no budget what so ever, meaning...it all is possible. Just remember to use your creative powers to manifest your very own version of the True.ART.Gig
The power is in your hands....the world needs to listen once more to artistic direction.
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Till next time...
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