The Bagavagabonds “Dream†Art Explosion is the fourth installment in an original conception that derives from the idea that art doesn’t always have to be judged with a critical eye or available to only a select audience…sometimes art’s purpose can be simply to inspire a feeling of creative expression, an idea that should be accessible to anyone who might take part.
The Bagavagabonds have commissioned artists from all over the world to create works based on the theme of “DREAM†and are producing an interactive, awe-inspiring gallery to share these talents with the community. The pieces will be sold via silent auction, and in the spirit of complete accessibility, no piece will be sold for more than 50 bucks.
All art sale proceeds will benefit the inspirational Los Angeles-based charity Make Something!!
The Art Explosion movement began in 2007 with the “Animal†Art Explosion; “The Beatles†and “POP†Art Explosions followed the next year. With help from a variety of like-minded sponsors and countless generous and talented contributors, the Bagavagabonds have welcomed over 2,500 people to the Art Explosions and sold over 500 pieces of original art off the walls. Complete with original short films, incredible skits and dance, and countless musical collaborations, these events have proven to be fun, inspiring and constructive for the art communities of Los Angeles and the world!
Accompanying the visual art will be an assortment of interactive activities for patrons
5 for 50†Film Festival — Watch original short films by some of L.A.’s best underground filmmakers. Video artists are challenged to create a “DREAM†-themed 5-minute short film for under $50.
Live music – Voxhaul Broadcast, We Barbarians, Superhumanoids, The Franks, Lord Huron, Risers, New Kingdom, The Drakes, and more!
DREAM Music Zzz Room – Chill out with never-before-heard songs recorded by Band of Horses’Ben Bridwell, Bonnie “Prince†Billy, Cold War Kids, Here We Go Magic and more
Live Silk Screening– Watch the BV’s screen Bagavagabonds art on a T right before your eyes
Knock-Around Sunglasses presents: DREAM Photo Booth – Photos by Colin Young-Wolff.
Dream Confessional Booth– Come confess your wildest dreams to our Freudian priest.
Live Interactive Art – Live art installations including “Night Terror†& “Good Dream†will help bring out the kid in all of us.
Insight Garage Artists and friends – showcasing their talented underground Garage Artist program.
DJ Sets and Dance Party – DJ sets by JUST Matter & Hatbox; art is great but so is partying.
Original Theatre – BV Theatrical Troupe teams with actors from all over for an original theatre fest
and pop-up performances.
K-SWISS Ping Pong Lounge & Art Installation – Work that backhand then your brushstroke.
About Make Something!!
Make Something!!, created by Aaron Rose began in 2008 as a series of youth creative workshops held in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami and Tokyo. Working with public school art programs and youth mentoring organizations, the goal of Make Something!! is to partner world-renowned creative personalities with young aspiring artists with the intention of giving hands-on practical skills. Since its inception, over 2,000 high school students have now taken part in Make Something!! workshops.
There are plans to open a Los Angeles-based permanent creative schoolhouse in the near future.
For more information:
www.bagavagabonds.com
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