White, stylized logo showing a partial sun with curved rays above the word APOGAEA, reminiscent of Colorados own Burning Man event. The design is minimalistic and centered on a black background.

2018 Seed Money Grant Winners!!!

Hello Apogaeans! We here at CATS are pleased to announce this year’s SEED MONEY GRANT WINNERS and are stoked to see are your cool projects this year at the event.

 

—– A tall, tripod-like sculpture, reminiscent of Colorado art, features a dragon head silhouette labeled World Stomp. Wires and tubes snake down to two gas canisters at its base. The backdrop is a stark white, echoing the spirit of a Colorado burner event.

Wyrm Food Warming Beacon by Kevin and Sean McWilliams has been awarded 599.00.
A flaming bowl of dragon soup with fire-poofing chopsticks to attract hungry, cold burners to our warm food!

————– A round metal fire pit with flames dancing on water inside creates an illuminated spectacle reminiscent of a Colorado Burning Man event. The surrounding area is dimly lit, with two blurred figures walking past in the background.

Primordial Moth Broth by  Benigno Lopez receives $599.00
This returning flame art is a 60″ fire pit with water and spinning propane effect.
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Two people relax in a bathtub on a barren, dusty landscape reminiscent of a Colorado burner setting. Nearby, a whimsical wooden structure with a slide complements the scene, as string lights hang between lampposts enveloped in fog or dust—evoking the spirit of Burning Man art. Black Rock Blind Tiger Outhouse of Conflict by Tiffaney Benson and The Tiger Team has been awarded $550.
A rustic, vintage speakeasy & brothel containing many oddities, gadgets & alluring objects. Participate, explore & immerse yourself to experience the magic of the Black Rock Blind Tiger.  Figure out the clues to determine the password which will allow you inside to enjoy the swanky speakeasy and brothel, and you might find a special tasty prescription for your enjoyment.
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A person stands with arms raised, resembling a Colorado burner amidst towering speakers. Green hills stretch in the background, an orange fence nearby, capturing the essence of a Burning Man-inspired outdoor art scene under a partly cloudy sky. Outside In by Jeff Merkel and the Signal-to-Noise Sci-Art Collective returns with an award of $599.00
Outside In is an immersive and interactive three dimensional audio experience. Visitors are treated to generative soundscapes, interactive synthesis, and DJ-led sound art performances throughout the day and night.
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A multilevel vehicle adorned with bicycles transports people across a dusty desert reminiscent of the Colorado Burning Man event. Several individuals stand on top, next to flags. In the background, others ride bikes, with mountains visible under a hazy sky. Big Puffy Yellow by The Martha Crew will recieve $599.00
 
We are Big Puffy Yellow and our sturdy wagon’s name is Martha, led by Splinter our trusty steed. We have taken the pair to playa 5 years in a row and we are honored to bring it to be a part of Apogaea. Please join us Saturday at 4:20pm for our daytime Yellow Party and see for yourself the many shades of yellow.