What is the Art and Animation Program?
The Festival Campground is home to 6,000 people during the Winnipeg Folk Festival (WFF), open July 5-9, 2017. It is a vibrant and beautiful place in Birds Hill Provincial Park where music and community are celebrated. Many campers have a tradition of creating art, making music, designing games and other group activities – all in the spirit of sharing and showcasing their ideas and work. These activities make our campground a unique experience and we embrace this creativity and engagement from campers! We recognize the time, effort and passion that campers put into creating these projects. As a not-for-profit, registered charity we do what we can to support a select number of projects each year with: – a small financial contribution or festival tickets – help ensuring your structure is safe for campers – advanced access to the campground – marketing and promotion
Submission Guidelines
General Submissions from individuals and groups are welcome. Submissions should reflect the culture and values of the Winnipeg Folk Festival. Animators must ensure that their proposal is feasible, both physically and financially, in the form it is submitted. Specific animation locations are available. Projects should be: No larger than 100’ x 100’ in size (30m x 30m) o 30’ (9m) away from any tree line (exceptions may be made in special circumstances) o 30’ (9m) away from any roadway (including interior fire lanes) All projects must be designed to be safe during all hours and all types of weather in our outdoor environment. This includes: Using weather resistant materials, and have the ability to withstand sun, wind, rain and curious members of the campground community. Projects must be designed and installed in a manner that presents no danger to the public (no sharp edges or heavy elements that could fall down). o Using solar lighting to ensure that your animation site is illuminated during hours of darkness, whether in use or not. No one wants anyone hurt or your project damaged due to someone stumbling into it in the dark.
Designing for ease of installation and removal, as well as leaving no impact on the natural environment. For any large structures, agreeing to provide an engineer-approved design that meets all provincial temporary building codes. Projects must be self-reliant and not require external support during the festival. This includes transportation of people and/or equipment to and from performances. All animators must adhere to the Participant Responsibilities of the festival.
Apply! Have an idea that requires some support? If you are seeking a financial or in-kind contribution, and/or are planning to build a structure, the deadline to apply is February 10, 2017.
Applications are available online here. Supporting documents can be sent to: 2017 Art and Animation Projects Winnipeg Folk Festival 203-211 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3P2 Or email [email protected]
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