ART INSTALLATIONS & THEME CAMPS

• What are theme camps/sound camps?
• What are creative installations?
• What are mutant vehicles?
• What are musical acts and other performance?
• What are workshops?
• What is the creative grant program?

WHO'S ON BOARD?

Click here for the ongoing list of granted and registered projects for Apo '09!

WHAT ARE THEME CAMPS AND SOUND CAMPS?

What is a theme/sound camp and how do you make one happen? Learn all about them.

Please note that this is also the place to apply to bring a sound system to the event. There is a limited capacity for sound systems at the event, and sharing is highly encouraged. If you receive a Creative Grant for a sound camp, you will automatically be registered.

Definitions:
Large Sound Camp = Amplified sound (anything bigger than a loud boombox) is projected to the world.
Enclosed Sound Camp = Amplified sound is contained within a structure. For example a covered dome that has speakers pointing *inward* - or something similar to this effect.

Sound Restrictions By popular vote from the community and the Apogaea board, there will be a mandatory Reduced Volume Hours and Quiet Hours for sound/theme camps at Apogaea this year.

Reduced hours will be from 4-6am. Projected/Large sound camps - Please turn your volume down to one half. Sound levels will be enforced with decibel meters.

Quiet hours will be 6am - 10am. During Quiet Hours turn off all generators, and subsequently all amplified music. FOUR - count em 4 glorious hours of peace and quiet - well, at least 4 hours without the megawatts thump of amplified music. That's enough to get a good nap in.

Also don't forget we will be enforcing enclosed generators. Generator noise must not exceed 70dB at 10 feet - that's about as loud as an average passenger car. Any generator that is found to be in violation will be turned off until the noise issue is remedied with better enclosure techniques. We're not trying to be Nazis about this, we just need to make sure everyone is being respectful in such a limited, but beautiful space.

Limited Space

Apogaea has limited space for theme camps, so it is important to register ahead of time. Each registered theme camp will be assigned to a reserved area based on their individual needs. The earlier you register, the better chance you have of getting suitable placement. If you do not register your theme camp, it does not mean you won't be able to do it; however, you may end up very far from central areas, on uneven ground, or in an area with a lot of underbrush.

Deadline for submissions is Midnight of May 15th, 2009. Please fill out and submit the Theme Camp Registration Form

WHAT ARE CREATIVE INSTALLATIONS (aka ART!)?

Art installations requiring registration:

• art installations over 8'x 8'x 8'
• theme camps
• workshops that require their own space (such as use of shade structures)
• fire related art or performance

You must register these creative projects to ensure that we can accommodate your space and location requirements. If you don't register your work or it can't be installed and used safely, Apogaea reserves the right to remove it.

Deadline for Creative Installation Registration is May 15th, 2009. All supplemental material must be postmarked NLT Midnight May 15th, 2009. Please fill out and submit the Creative Installation Registration Form, unless you are a themecamper. Themecampers - please use the themecamp form in the section above.

WHAT ARE MUTANT VEHICLES (aka ART CARS)?

If you have a Mutant Vehicle or Art Car you would like to bring to the event, please contact The Mayor of Mutant Vehicles at to discuss that possibility. We would love to see your creation, but there are some Guidelines and such. Here are the guidelines. Deadline for submissions is Midnight of May 15th, 2009.

WHAT ARE MUSICAL ACTS AND OTHER PERFORMANCES?

Do you create music, spoken word, theatre, or any other form of live performance? Are you looking for a stage from which to share your art? If you would like to apply to perform on a stage at Apogaea please email . If you're planning a live performance and would like it to appear on the schedule, please register your event by emailing .

If you are considering bringing a stage or large scale sound system to the event, please be sure to register it as a theme camp as early as possible. There is a limited capacity for sound systems at the event, and sharing is highly encouraged.

WHAT ARE WORKSHOPS?

Do you have a passion you would like to share with others? Do you have a great depth of knowledge in an interesting field? Are you comfortable talking in front of a group of people? Conducting a workshop is a wonderful way to participate in the event. If you are interested in offering a workshop, please register it by emailing . Apogaea will work with you on coordinating, scheduling, and finding a suitable location to hold your workshop.

We will post information about 2009 Workshops as they become available. Stay tuned! Deadline for submissions is Midnight of May 15th, 2009.

WHAT IS THE CREATIVE GRANT PROGRAM?

The Apogaea Creative Committee believes that:

• Creative projects are a demonstration of radical self-expression.
• Creative projects inspire reflection upon self, community and environment.
• Creative projects challenge traditional perspectives, methods and applications.
• Creative projects do not intentionally harm citizens or the environment.
• Creative projects do not have Matter Out Of Place (MOOP).

All creative projects will be considered for creative grants; including but not limited to:

Fire art will be considered for a grant but, is subject to fire bans and other special requirements made by the county.

Since our priority is to fund the creation of art, we are hesitant to fund indirect expenses included in the list below. (Unless under special circumstances, which would need to be fully explained in the 'purpose' and 'budget' sections of the Creative Grant Application.)

• Apogaea will not fund the same project twice.
• Apogaea determines every year (based on our budget) a maximum amount given for Sound Camps, Theme Camps and Art Cars. Grants given will not exceed this amount.
• Apogaea will not award grant money to applications that are incomplete - i.e. fully itemized budget, thoroughly thought out safety plans, detailed physical descriptions, etc.
• Apogaea will not fund art that's already been built or previously funded.
• Apogaea will not fund costs of art not being shown at Apogaea (e.g. going to BM or another festival).
• Apogaea will not fund payment for artists or performers to appear or perform.
• Apogaea will not fund tickets.
• Apogaea will not fund Transportation, Gas, Tools, Generators, Vehicle Rental, Food or Drink.

We want to encourage your creativity, even if you don't think of yourself as an "Artist". So if you need some financial assistance to make your creative idea become reality, we are here to help.

Grant Application Timeline:

• Grant cycle opens November 15, 2008
• Grant cycle closed at midnight January 15, 2009
• Grants awarded and checks sent NLT than February 15, 2009
• Event Dates: June 4-7, 2009

2nd Round Grant Application Timeline:

• 2nd Round Grant cycle opens February 09, 2009
• Grant cycle closed at midnight March 31, 2009
• Grants awarded and checks sent NLT than April 16, 2009
• Event Dates: June 4-7, 2009

Questions:

Click Here to see 2009's Grants that have been registered and confirmed their participation.

FYI...

In 2008: We had our biggest year yet

• There were 34 grant applications totaling $24,000.
• There were 24 granted recipients.
• A total of $9,500 was granted.

In 2007:

• There were 31 grant applications totaling $22,285.
• There were 21 granted recipients.
• A total of $7,500 was granted.

In 2006:

• Grants ranged from $40 - $500.
• There were a total of 15 applications of which 14 were granted funds.
• A total of $4000 was granted.

THE APOGAEA ARCHIVES

To help get your creative juices flowing, here are the full lists of all registered Theme Camps, Creative Installations, Performances and more from past Apogaea events.

Apogaea 2008 - View the 2008 Placement Map! (PDF)
Apogaea 2007 - View the 2007 Placement Map! (PDF)
Apogaea 2006
Apogaea 2005