On the road again

Monday, September 24, 2007

Stories

Viewers were able to post their experiences on a map in the exhibtion space.

Exhibtion at Eau Claire Market

On the road again recreated in the centre court of the mall.

Regulating the Road

They didn't say anything about mobilzed furniture...

Stephen Avenue

Taking back public space along Stephen Avenue Mall.

The Former Site of The New Gallery

The procession stops to witness the destruction of the former New Gallery. Mid way through demolition, you can see a single chair still sitting in the gallery space...

The procession passes through the Eau Claire neighbourhood where many homes were demolished in the 1980s to construct the mall in the background. The mall is now planned to be demolished in order to construct condominum towers.

Check out that bike/bed! We met its creator in the park and asked him to join us. Made for Burning Man, it even has an alarm clock on the handle bars.

First Steps

New furniture drivers learn the quirks of their unique vehicles.

Introduction

On the Road Again is a performance art project that functions as a vehicle for discussion and for mobilization in response to Calgary's rapid ongoing urban growth. Donated, found and purchased furniture will be be collected, and during a one day workshop wheels will be installed on each piece of furniture.

This newly mobilized furniture will be moved in a parade along sidewalks and public spaces in the city. The furniture also provides a social space a for conversation, bringing people together for discussion and action around the rapid
transformation of the city.

EVENTS:

Furniture Mobilization Workshop:
September 10th - 13th
11:00 - 6:00 daily
Bring your own furniture or help modify ours!

Procession:
September 15th
11:00am - 2:00pm
Meet 11:00am at the site of the old Brick building (16th Ave. and Centre St. NE) for a walk down to the old New Gallery site on 9th Ave. SW, and points in between.

Open Forum Discussion:
September 16th
1:00pm
Riley Park
Join artist Tomas Jonsson, writer Jennifer McVeigh, and activist Grant Neufeld from the Calgary Housing Action Initiative at "On the road again" during the Launch Day of Homeless Awareness Week.

For more information, to donate furniture or to volunteer, contact Jennifer at the Calgary Housing Action Initiative at 270-3200 or email jennifer@housingaction.ca.