Action – Creatives https://thirdact.org/creatives Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:44:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://thirdact.org/creatives/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/cropped-wg-thumb-faith-32x32.jpg Action – Creatives https://thirdact.org/creatives 32 32 Call for Art-Imagining a Positive Future https://thirdact.org/creatives/2024/05/06/call-for-art-imagining-a-positive-future/ Mon, 06 May 2024 19:08:00 +0000 https://thirdact.org/creatives/?p=253 As creatives devoted to saving the planet for all sentient beings, and committed to preserving and advancing democracy, we are encouraging those of us in our Third Act Creative Working Group to join in a collective project.

We invite you to submit your art in whatever genre in response to this prompt.

IMAGINING A POSITIVE FUTURE.

What would the world look like, feel like, sound like, if we all transformed it into a vision of health and fairness and equity? If we can imagine it, we can create it.

Let’s redirect the fear-based media to hopeful powerful possibilities.

So, if this inspires you, please send us your music, art, design, play, video, poetry and writing, and we will curate it to advocate our shared intentions to be used by Third Act.

We are intent on having art make a difference in awareness and behavior. ARTIVISM!

How will the artwork be used?

Our intent is for the submitted artwork to be displayed in a Third Act Creatives online art gallery. All work will support Third Act Central and Third Act working groups initiatives in climate and democracy. The Imagining a Positive Future project will be a special exhibit within the art gallery.  Some of the work will also be displayed on our social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, possibly SoundCloud etc.  The art will include all creative disciplines from poetry, writing samples, painting, music, video, photography, puppetry, etc. In some instances, particularly in disciples such as live performance, creatives may provide a sample of their work and then may be contacted by Third Act and working groups to be used in local events as performances, art shows etc.

Prospectus

Open to all Third Act Creative members. Limited to 3 submissions per member. (Have more? Let us know)

-Email work to thridactcreatives@gmail.org/ Tagline Imagining

-Submit out this form-

-All mediums accepted-writing, dance, theatre, visual arts, fiber arts, comedy, comics etc.

-High quality images, video and recordings only.

-Submitted images of paintings are not to include framing unless framing is an integral part of the work.

-Up to 7 images of each artwork submitted.

-Every attempt will be made to utilize all submitted work; however, not guaranteed.

-Work must be original artwork

-AI work must be disclosed

-Work can be a solo project OR collaborative. Collaborative projects must list individuals or groups involved.

-No payment will be made for submitted work

–Deadline-July 1st 2024. Extended submissions may be accepted; please email us if need be. Work may be accepted as soon as completed (no need to wait until July)

-Consent for image reproduction for publicity, catalog, video production, or educational purposes etc. is assumed upon entry.

Project team members needed! Help is needed to catalog, curate, and produce work (and more)! Contact thirdactcreatives@gmail.com if you can help or if you have questions.

]]> Finding Your Niche in Third Act Creatives https://thirdact.org/creatives/2024/04/28/236/ Sun, 28 Apr 2024 22:38:33 +0000 https://thirdact.org/creatives/?p=236

If you’re wondering how you can contribute to Third Act Creatives, here’s an easy process:

Settle in with a piece of paper and a comfortable pen. If it helps, play music, sip tea, or sit in your special (creative) place.

Then write these questions on the page, each followed by your answers.
  1. What do I enjoy doing? How did you play as a child?
  2. What do I excel at doing? What achievements have gained praise from others?
  3.  What help is needed?
Most likely, you will find it easy to answer the first two questions. The answers might even be the same for both questions.
The third question may take some thought. Here’s some help:
  • First realize Third Act is working to protect our democracy and to protect our environment. The Creatives group was formed to support Third Act and its working groups with creative contributions.
  • Learn more about Third Act by looking through their website [ www.thirdact.org ]. You will find location-specific and interest-specific working groups. Each group has teams working on different actions. You will also find many events, some in person and some virtual. Attending in-person events with your local working group and virtual Third Act events are great ways to find possibilities and meet other Third Actors.
  • Then consider how your interests and skills can be applied to help with these actions.
Here are some possibilities:
  • If you sing, you could be part of a choral demonstration. (“Can you hear the people sing?”)
  • If you’re an artist, you could make cartoons, flyers, and posters for the website and newsletters.
  • If you write, you could create articles, blogs, letters, postcards, scripts, poetry, or stories. You could capture notes at meetings.
  • If you like to organize, you could plan and lead actions, organize and curate member artwork, or become a member of the Coordinating Committee.
  • If you build relationships, you could help with new member engagement, fundraising, social media, or marketing.
And of course, there’s much more.
Third Act Creatives needs help with everything, from innovative actions to routine, administrative tasks. So there’s something for everyone.
Still unsure? Reach out to the Third Act Creatives Coordinating Committee [ thirdactcreatives@gmail.com ]. Volunteers in that group would be happy to help find a place for you.
We’re glad you’re here!
Written by Third Act Creatives member, Steve Kaye
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