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...
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.
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