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Flame Effects Seminars

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Flame art is arguably the heart of burn events, and we are lucky enough to have one of the foremost experts of all things boosh right here in our local community! Tim Deagan has graciously offered to host several seminars to help introduce folk to the basics and next levels of making breathtaking fire art.

From Tim…

“Are you interested in learning how to build Booshes, Poofers, Flame Cannons or other propane vapor flame effects? Did you miss our last session at Lloyd the Warehouse? YOU’RE IN LUCK!

I’m Tim Deagan, author of Make: Fire, The Art and Science of Working With Propane, and we’re going to bootstrap as many Central Texas Burners as we can into the Art/Science/Sport of flame effects, starting with 2 more sessions at Lloyd.

These sessions are free and open to all, no need to RSVP. Come to Church Nite and check them out or engage in the plethora of other Church Nite activities!

– Wed. 2/7/24 7:30-9:30 during Church Nite, Flame Effects 101 at Lloyd the Warehouse: Come join an open-to-all free class that introduces the basic principles and construction techniques for a basic boosh (aka flame effect, poofer, flame cannon, etc..) During the class I’ll build a fully functioning boosh from individual parts while explaining important techniques, alternate approaches, and how to safely build/operate flame effects. We’ll even fire up the boosh at the end so people can get first hand experience seeing it operate up close.

You can find the Facebook event for Flame Effects 101 here: https://fb.me/e/1gnOb6LLk

– Wed 2/21/24 7:30 – 9:30 during Church Nite, Flame Effects 102 at Lloyd the Warehouse: In this free, open-to-all seminar we’ll discuss next-level topics in boosh (aka poofer, flame effect,) design and operation. In this session, we’ll dig into special concerns on pilot design, computer and interactive control, and how to keep enough pressure to boosh big. Special guests like Tim Alexander will discuss some of their amazing builds going over goals/challenges/solutions. Folks are also welcome to bring their effects for troubleshooting and brainstorming on improvements.

You can find the Facebook event for Flame Effects 102 here: https://fb.me/e/9qkSvuyTV

I hope we’ll see you all there!

–Tim (FB:Pop Rivet) Deagan “

Please make sure you are familiar with the warehouse policies, sign a waiver when you arrive, and remember to leave no trace: https://www.burningflipside.com/24-7-360/warehouse

Art @Lloyd, the Warehouse

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The ticket window is open (until January 29th), Spring Town Hall is coming up soon…lots of stuff is going on as our 2024 season ramps up, including a bunch of opportunities to meet with peeps and make art at Lloyd, the Warehouse!

Many of the upcoming Art Nights @Lloyd are being hosted to coincide with Church Nights, so you can get your social AND get your art on all in one go! Keep an eye out on (or subscribe to!) the calendar for the most updated goings on.

Here’s a few upcoming events…

January 24th, 8-10pm- Come Decorate Your Envelopes with frens! Envelopes with your ticket requests need to be postmarked by January 29th. This is a great opportunity to mingle!

January 31st, 8-10pm- Reuse on the Runway Fashion Discussion. Meet and join other burners interested in planning for and participating in the Austin Creative Reuse annual Reuse on the Runway fashion show!

February 3rd, 2:34-5:30pm- Spring Town Hall! Leads from the art department will be out to answer questions, cheerlead your project and looking for volunteers!

February 7th, 8-10pm- Valentines for Strangers! There will be some base supplies, but feel to bring more for you and/or to share. Make a stranger’s day!

March 3rd, 2-6pm- Spring Art Show at Lloyd. It’s totally great to pARTicipate by sharing your art with the community, and also just being there to cheer on the art. Find details in the January Announce.

As you can see- there’s a lot going on! More fun events at Lloyd are being added all the time. And we invite you to be here for it all: https://www.burningflipside.com/24-7-360

New here and feeling a little overwhelmed? Check out the Flipside for Newcomers page.

See you soon! Happy arting!

Art Projects Seeking Support Page 2022

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Looking to help make art go? Check out the Art Projects Seeking Support page on the Burning Flipside website!

Art projects seeking support

The page acts like a community bulletin board- if an artist is looking for various kinds of help (participation, donation, other logistical assistance) they’ll post an ask and you can connect directly with the project/artist. Get it!

Are you an artist who is bringing a piece to Burning Flipside that could use some support? We got you! You will find a form on the page to complete so we can add your project to the page.

Share around and let’s make some art happen!

Art Projects and Flipside 2022

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Arrrrrrrt!

As you (hopefully) know, the ticket window for Burning Flipside is now open. Art Registration and Department of Mutant Vehicles (DMV) Registration will open March 18th, 2022. Keep an eye out for communication from the official page/channels for updates! While we wait for tickets and registration openings, let’s talk art. 

Artist Resources

Are you an artist looking for some help to get your project off the ground? Are you a community member who is passionate about art and would like to help artists get the thing done did? We’ve got you! Check out these resources:

Art Grants- Ignition Philter

The community run organization Ignition Philter is taking applications for grants for Burning Flipside bound art projects for 2022. Need monies to get your art started? The application is currently open and will close March 6th.

Ignition Philter is also looking for art jurors to help determine funding for applicants. Learn more and apply to be a juror by February 28th. Selection will be held over Zoom mid-March, so you don’t have to live in Austin in order to participate!

Don’t forget to donate! You can do so through your Burning Flipside ticket request or directly through the Ignition Philter website. If you have any questions about this organization and process, you can also reach the Ignition Philter team directly: ignitionphilter@gmail.com 

Art Projects Seeking Support Page

Check out the Art Projects Seeking Support Page. It’s basically a community bulletin board where artists can ask for community assistance to help make their Burning Flipside bound art project go. Designed to help artists and community members to connect to make magic happen. 

You might be an artist looking to share a brain with someone with specific expertise. Perhaps you could use some additional hands on your build. Maybe a little more money would turn this dream into a reality. It’s a great place to share a request for support or crowd source link when seeking community support. 

Check the page regularly to see how your support can make art go.

The Effigy and DaFT

The centerpiece of the event is built by the community, for the community, and YOU are invited to participate! No previous build experience required. DaFT season will be kicking off soon. Get connected by emailing the team: daft@burningflipside.com 

As with the event, DaFT will be enforcing the Burning Flipside 2022 COVID-19 Policy. Please be sure to familiarize yourself: https://www.burningflipside.com/2022-covid-policy. 

For other art related questions, feel free to email art@burningflipside.com

Happy Arting!

Burner Art Safari & Virtual Burn 2021

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Burner Art Safari 2021

Aaaand here we go- we have a MAP!

Poke around, click on the “flags” for titles and details of the individual art pieces. Some pieces will be available 24/7 from Wednesday May 26th to Monday morning May 31st, and some for only part of the time, some are permanent pieces that will stay on the year-round map, some have special time sensitive events listed in the notes, etc.- check out the descriptions for more info and make your plans accordingly. 

You may have noticed that this map has grown and spread- once Memorial Day is over and as we slowly unwind from the pandemic, permanent pieces will stay on the map for all your globe trotting, road tripping needs. Please feel free to spread the word to your communities so this map can keep growing and getting better.

Have a publicly accessible piece you’d like to share? Awesome- you can get details about Burner Art Safari, get a link to the map, and register your piece on the website: https://burnerartsafari.org/

DO NOT Trespass– please don’t waltz on to anyone’s property uninvited. Stay in your car/on the street/sidewalk. If you happen to see someone, feel free to wave and thank ‘em- just don’t go ringing doorbells or charging them for conversation. The people and projects that are interested in interaction will tell you- ASK FIRST.

DO NOT Touch The Art– This is not an invitation to go messing with people’s art. If the art was meant to be interacted with, they’ll let ya know.  

PHOTOGRAPHY- If you see a sign near the art specifically asking you not to take pictures, don’t. 

VIRTUAL BURN  

This year, community members present a virtual burn portal site that will link out to the various activities happening, such as:

– Bigger & better Minecraft burn & discord chat

– Altspace (BRCvr) burn

– Streaming DJs, parties, activities, burns

– Art Gallery

– Anything else you can digitally dream up!

The theme was voted on by the community… So, naturally, it’s NSFW. At least it’s clear this ain’t no corporate sponsored event! We are so eager to play with you!

*Virtual Burn Portal & Survival Guide*

www.howdyfuckers.online

*Virtual Burn Discord*

– This will be the main audio/visual channel for the duration of the event

https://discord.gg/cwAdhQ5eDt

*Minecraft Virtual Burn*

– Build your camp, your art, and connect – just be sure you’re connected to the discord channel for audio

[link coming soon! Join the Discord above and the #planning-minecraft channel for more details!]

*Wanderful Gallery*

– Wander the land, look at art, catch up with friends with audio/video right inside the platform

[link coming soon! Join the Discord above and the #planning-gallery channel for more details!]

*Altspace VR*

– Explore, dance, connect

[link coming soon! Join the Discord above and the #planning-altspace channel for more details!]

KFLiP, Pyropolis Public Radio will be on the air for Virtual Flipside 2021! Our community has come together to create 4 days of programming, starting on Thursday Night at 11pm and going until Monday afternoon. Catch all the shows, see the calendar of upcoming shows, and interact with the DJs at www.kflipcamp.org! We still have room if you’d like to have a show! Sign up here:
KFLIP DJ Signup – Virtual Flipside 2021 – Google Sheets

HUGE thanks to all the artists who are participating and sharing their awesome projects, on and offline. You are inspiring and your efforts are so appreciated! As always, this magic couldn’t have happened without you and we are all so grateful. We are excited to be able to share a little magic with our friends and family inside and outside of the community. Happy (art) hunting! 

NOTE: If you use google maps extensively, you may want to play with your layers settings.

BURNER ART SAFARI MAP

Memorial Day 2021- pARTicipate!

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No Burn? No problem! There are still plenty of ways to share your craft with the community. Have an awesome project have you been working on? Was there a cool thing you wanted to be working on? Or maybe you have a piece all dressed up with nowhere to go? You can still share it–THE TIME IS MEOW.

There are several ways to participate, so let’s do this! 

Join the Virtual Burn! This option is great for live-streams, pre-recorded videos, digital pieces, and fragile artwork. Post your sweet watercolor, stream a cool jam session, make a video of how you fold your laundry–get creative with it! Simply make and upload the thing, sign up with this handy form, and join the fun over Memorial Day Weekend!

Not sure how to participate? Find out more at the Town Hall this Saturday at 8pm:!

https://fb.me/e/2kRqXFPJ4

Can’t make the Town Hall? Information is also available through the Virtual Burn homepage: http://howdyfuckers.online/

Already know how you’d like to participate? Fill out this form!

https://tinyurl.com/virtualburn-signup

And, finally, save the facebook event on your calendar! Do it, do it now!

https://fb.me/e/1hG5NNa3t

Art Safari! This global self-guided art tour is open to anyone! It’s simple: make a thing, display the thing in a publicly accessible location, and reach out to the team so your art gets on the public online map. THIS EVENT IS ONGOING! You have the option to display your creativity year-round for the pleasure of the Global Burner Community. No one will kick you out on Monday! Art registration FOR the Memorial Day event will close Monday, May 25th (ah, deadlines…we missed the normalcy). 

https://burnerartsafari.org

KFLiP needs YOU to put together a set. Feed the Radio Machine! Here’s a page full of info on how this works, and where you can sign up:

https://docs.google.com/…/13BGK…/edit…

Need some inspiration? Listen to your favorite radio station RIGHT NOW at https://www.kflipcamp.org/

Additional Support for Art Projects

The Art Projects Seeking Support page on the Burning Flipside website  is currently available for artists seeking support for the Burner Art Safari. Looking to help someone? Go check it out. Want to be listed? Here you can share your crowdfunding links, requests for materials, call for hands, etc.for you Burner Art Safari project. . 

Your contribution–no matter how small or strange–is meaningful. Our community is only what we put into it. Now go and make a thing! Make two! Make ten! There are no limits. Spread the word ❤

Art Safari and Virtual Flipside

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Burner Art Safari

Burner Art Safari is currently being organized to host the 2nd annual event over Memorial Day weekend. Last year was completely incredible: the community set up around 50 projects in a matter of days for the art tour map for Burners and the general public to enjoy. The event was not just well loved here in Central Texas- it inspired dozens of similar events across the globe. 

We’re in the middle of making some changes to the website and organization- Art Registration will be open March 15th and will close Monday, May 25th. Sweet, sweet normalcy. There are no geographical restrictions- last year’s Safari included a piece displayed in the UK! Please feel free to panic, but joyfully. Visit the website now for general info, but come back on March 15th for the full details.

Art Grants and Support

Ignition Philter- There will be art grants!

Ignition Philter is happy to support this socially distanced art safari event. 

-$2,500 has been set aside for approximately 10 grants, with a maximum grant of $250 per project.

-The grant application is now open and will close the evening of March 31st. We can’t wait to see what you have in store for us!

-More information (as well as the application form) can be found here:

https://forms.gle/kDYMJuL8FdmuLZRb6

If you have any extra questions please email us at ignitionphilter@gmail.com

Additional Support for Art Projects

The Art Projects Seeking Support page on the Burning Flipside website (normally used as a bulletin board for Flipside bound art projects, this year for projects that will be shown during the Burner Art Safari)  will be available for artists seeking support. You are welcome to share your crowdfunding links, requests for materials, (socially distanced and responsible) hands, etc. on through this resource for art you are creating for the Burner Art Safari.

Virtual Flipside


Last year there were some really fun and exciting virtual experiences. Misty and Seph helped head Flipside Minecraft and they’d like to do that again as well as expand into other virtual realms (namely Altspace, and video/audio streams).  They’re looking for digital collaborators such as:
* pre-event builders in minecraft
* streamers for sharing the digital (or physical) spaces with others
* DJs, VJs, and entertainers for shows, music, visuals, etc.
* a 3d-modeler for a few projects
* alt-space help: either a Unity dev with time to make a space, or someone with connections to find a good space
* greeters / tech-support to help new-comers learn the digital ropes
* anything and everything else digital (especially if it can be streamed as audio or video)
* admin to help monitor and highlight the central video call where video/audio feeds of all the above (and more) will coalesce.

If you are interested in participating in these efforts, please reach out via email: solipsistparadox@gmail.com — subject line: “Virtual Burn”

Covid Resources

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This list of publicly available resources is provided for informational purposes only, with a focus on Austin, Texas. AAR, LLC is not affiliated with any of these entities and programs. Click on the links for additional information and eligibility requirements. This list will be updated periodically. Check back for updates. 

ATX ARTIST SPECIFIC 

HAAM Covid-19 Resources

From: HAAM

https://www.myhaam.org/covid19

Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) has collected a list of resources for local musicians and is requesting feedback from the community to identify additional needs.

Deadline: NA

MENTAL HEALTH

Integral Care

From: Integral Care Foundation

https://integralcare.org/en/home/

Description: Supporting Travis County. Mental health resources; 24 hr help line 512-472-HELP, ongoing counseling available, drug and alcohol treatment assistance, and some housing support.

Deadline: NA

NAMI

From: National Alliance on Mental Illness

https://www.nami.org/Home

Description: Stated mission: NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.

Deadline: NA

HOUSING

HUD: Avoiding Foreclosure

From: HUD

https://www.hud.gov/topics/avoiding_foreclosure/fctimeline

Description: HUD.GOV helps people find strategies and resources to avoid foreclosure.

Deadline: NA

Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants (RENT) Assistance Program

From: City of Austin

http://www.austintexas.gov/rent

Description from the site: “The Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants (RENT) Assistance Program provides full rent payment for income-eligible Austin renters financially impacted by COVID-19.” Open until funds are exhausted.

Deadline: This program will accept new applicants until funds are depleted. *Update* program has additional funding for now, please apply sooner rather than later.

Stop Tx Eviction

From: Texas Supreme Court collaborating with local legal entities

https://stoptxeviction.org/

Description: Apply for legal assistance, obtain information about your rights as a renter, find out about rental assistance in your area. This service was created to help direct people (renters) who need help with evictions.

Deadline: NA Pilot program serving 19 counties in Texas will move to serve the entire state by the end of January. Ongoing program.

UTILITIES

Austin Energy Customer Assistance Programs

From: Austin Energy

https://austinenergy.com/ae/residential/your-bill/customer-assistance-programs

Description: A list of programs offered by Austin Energy to support customers during the pandemic.

Deadline: Many programs only available until 9.30.2020

FOOD

Food Banks/Pantries

From: Capital Texas Food Bank

https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/

Description: Feeding families in need.

Deadline: NA

Austin Independent School District Meals and Produce Boxes

From: AISD

https://www.austinisd.org/openforlearning/meals

Description: Meals are produce boxes are available for children under 19 and sometimes parents/caregivers, for those that qualify. Dependent upon funding- the program was originally designed to terminate in December but will continue in varying ways throughout the school year (2020-2021). Please click on link for details.

Deadline: Update- free meals will be provided to anyone under 19 “as long as there is a need” for remote students. Please see site as it is updated very often as funding and resources change.

CHILD CARE

TWC Child care Resources Page

From: Texas Workforce Commission

https://www.twc.texas.gov/news/covid-19-resources-child-care

Description: Information and resources for child care and early learning through the TWC.

Deadline:  Dependant on funding and per program, check their website for more information. 

COVID-19 TESTING

Austin Public Health Testing Sites

From: City of Austin

https://austintexas.gov/covid-testinfo

Description: Free Covid testing is available in the City of Austin. If you have insurance, it is recommended you speak with your primary care doctor. Otherwise, take the self assessment on the website to determine if you need to receive a test.

Deadline: NA

GENERAL CITY RESOURCE LIST

COA Covid-19 Economic Recovery

From: City of Austin

https://www.austintexas.gov/economicrecovery

Description: This City of Austin page is designed to help Austinites locate and identify resources in the area.

Deadline: NA

Lloyd’s Donation/Fundraising Update

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Blood Drive

Lloyd the Warehouse has been BUSY- whadda warehouse. Huge thanks to the 25 people who signed up to donate blood with We Are Blood this past Sunday. They were so impressed we filled up the slots and kept doing so. After filling up the first standard 4 hours, they reached out and asked to add time and slots and the community stepped up! Well done! If you missed out and still wanted to give blood, you can directly make an appointment with them by going here: https://weareblood.org/

Food Drive

Similarly, the virtual fundraiser for the food bank has gone so very well. We exceeded our goal of $1234 early in the week and the community has continued to give. That fundraiser will close this coming Sunday, May 31st. If you are able and inspired to, please consider throwing even $5 at the good folk at The Central Texas Food Bank. For every $1 that is donated, they can provide 4 meals. https://help-prepare-families.everydayhero.com/us/lloyd-s-virtual-food-drive

Again, thank you to every single person that has participated or that will. You really stepped up! Thank you.

Burner Art Safari 2020

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The community provideth. As promised here’s the map for all your self-guided, socially distant, burner safari needs. Poke around, click on the “flags” for titles and details of the individual art pieces. Some pieces will be available 24/7 from Thursday May 21st to Monday morning May 25th, and some for only part of the time, have special time sensitive events listed in the notes, etc.- check out the descriptions for more info and make your plans accordingly. 

If you were hoping to participate and haven’t had a chance to “register” your art project yet (clearly visible from the street), please read the blog and complete the form. It might take a minute, but we will add your art to the map throughout the weekend. 

DO NOT Trespass– please don’t waltz on to anyone’s property uninvited. Stay in your car/on the street/sidewalk. If you happen to see someone, feel free to wave and thank ‘em- just don’t go ringing doorbells or charging them for conversation. Social distancing is important. 

DO NOT Touch The Art– This is not an invitation to go messing with people’s art. Touching other people’s stuff is not respectful and clearly not in the spirit of social distancing. 

PHOTOGRAPHY- If you see a sign near the art specifically asking you not to take pictures, don’t. 

KFLiP, The Voice of Pyropolis will be on the air for Virtual Flipside 2020! Our community has come together to create 4 days of programming, starting at Thursday Noon and going until Monday about 2pm. Catch all the shows, see the calendar of upcoming shows, and interact with the DJs at www.kflipcamp.org!

HUGE thanks to all the artists who are participating and sharing their awesome projects. You are inspiring and your efforts are so appreciated! As always, this magic couldn’t have happened without you and we are all so grateful. We are excited to be able to share a little Flipside magic with our friends and family inside and outside of the community. Happy (art) hunting! 

Please enjoy Burner Art Safari 2020- pith helmet not required but costumes always encouraged. NOTE: If you use google maps extensively, you may want to play with your layers settings. MAP MAP MAP.

Other link to map: Map