Community Art Show & Celebration with The Zone of Authenticity!

The Zone of Authenticity is a flexible art and connection project created by Whitney Dawn Pyles, with the Authentic Connection Cards and related events developed in collaboration with artist and designer Camille Newsom.Rather than existing in a single format, The Zone adapts to the people and spaces it meets. It can be:- Playing with a deck of Authentic Connection Cards- A facilitated playshop or workshop- A temporary installation or pop-up space- A guided conversation within an existing event or programAcross all forms, the intention remains the same: to create space for honest expression, presence, empathy, and play without forcing outcomes or performance. Each iteration is shaped in relationship with its context, allowing the work to remain responsive, human, and alive.

The Zone of Authenticity

40+ artists, performances, live music, workshops, food, drinks & more. An immersive art party celebrating creativity & connection.

The DAAC inside the Four Star Theater

An evening of inspiration, imagination, color, and community. A playful and immersive event featuring 40+ talented artists, performances, workshops, food, drinks, and opportunities to gather and connect.<ul><li>40+ artists</li><li>Original artwork for viewing and sale</li><li>Dance, live music &amp; live painting</li><li>Experiential mini-workshops</li><li>Henna, face painting &amp; vendors</li><li>N/A bar by <a href="https://www.drinkmoreless.com" title="https://www.drinkmoreless.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">More or Less N/A Bottles &amp; Beer</a></li><li>Yummy bites by <a href="https://nourishkitchen.com" title="https://nourishkitchen.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nourish Kitchen</a></li><li>Sweet treats by <a href="https://www.monchericreperie.com/" title="https://www.monchericreperie.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mon Chêri Crêperie</a></li><li>Expanded Zone of Authenticity installation</li><li>All ages and sober-friendly event</li></ul>This celebration marks the culmination of the month-long Zone of Authenticity community exhibition, featuring artwork and performances inspired by the ArtPrize-winning interactive installation and card deck.Come play. Buy art. Support artists. Make friends. Eat, drink, listen, watch, create, and celebrate with us!This beautiful tapestry of experiences and works is woven together by 'The Zone of Authenticity: Authentic Connection Cards'. Artists each have selected a card as creative inspiration for their work. Each card contains a core question, go deeper question, and affirming statement organized into 5 categories: Visioning, Connecting, Embodying, Releasing, Attuning.This is a free event with the option to donate to production/coordination of the event + The DAAC.More about the Zone:The Zone of Authenticity is radically playful participatory art and originally an ArtPrize-winning, immersive art installation and deck of affirmation &amp; authentic connection cards (by Whitney Dawn Pyles &amp; Camille Newsom) designed to meet an increasingly essential need for honest, empathetic, compassionate, human connection (with ourselves and one another). Learn more about the Zone or buy a deck beforehand at <a href="http://whitneydawn.com/zoa" title="http://whitneydawn.com/zoa" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">whitneydawn.com/zoa</a>

Agenda

Art, Crafts, Astrology/Tarot Readings, Face Painting, Henna, Books, Doo dads, Zines, Typewriter Poems, Live Painting

Food Vendors Open + N/A Cocktail Bar + Service & Product Based Vendors!

Whitney Dawn Pyles & the Joyful Disruptors; erin brightstar; Matty Moon & the Moonshine Gang; Josh Dunigan; Cosmic Cass; Sarah Clarissa Mieras; Shannon Underwood; Katie Venechuk; Rue Sparks; Liberty Glaser; Jes Savino; ElisaMayFlows; River Noel; Lindsay Abbott & the Threshold Dance Project

Performances -- Dance , Live Music, Spoken Word & Micro-Experiences

Authentic Portraiture for Colorful Humans -- Upstairs

Micro-Experiences: Private & Small Group Meditation or Sound baths -- Upstairs

You'll find stations for creating, reflecting, and connecting as well as the original 'Inner Child Phone'. Please feel free to play and interact!

Original Zone of Authenticity Installation Activities -- Lobby

Play with sample decks at the high top tables once you enter the space. 

Play with The Zone of Authenticity: Authentic Connection Deck 

2D and 3D artwork on sale! See our pricing binder for information on price and payment. House lights will be up between 6:00-6:40pm and 8:30-9:00pm for better viewing but you are welcome to view and peruse throughout the night! Chelsea Freeman Lawrence; Steven Edelman; Nora Faber Overvoorde; Alec Hanson; Manny Ramirez; Carly Richmond; Ashley D'Amico; Anna Bailey; Jes Savino; Vivian Nan; Emmett Hein; Luke Venechuk; Tehya Leech/Tart Creations; Tristan Schafer; Makenna Russell; Adrian Dornan; Nicole Coman; Liberty Glaser; Chloe Darby; Aoife Messinger-Platt; Alexey Eikenhout; Ember Rittenger; Matty Moon; Rob Patterson; Ben Schreiber; Dick Buist; Aria Thomas; River Noel; Timothy, the Nameless; Jennifer Plyburn

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