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a record of Calgary's rapid urban transformation
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.
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.
Links
On the road again is presented by The New Gallery and sponsored by Calgary Dollars.
1 comment:
Images from the block surrounding the former site of The New Gallery. A number of older (though deemed not historic) buildings are in the process of demolition to make way for a new office tower.
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