Participate

The Need for Participation

Due to the grassroots support which has had a crucial role in determining the outcome of the 2008 Presidential Election, we believe that the participation of attendees to this event is crucial to realizing an event that will reflect the shift in emphasis in American politics this election represents to the country. Similar to how the advent of the Burning Man Festival with its principle of participation over passivity likewise reflects a growing ethos of events that are created by, with, and for the same pool of individuals.

We believe that this ethic encourages healthy participation in society by removing concepts of who should and should not be responsible for the creation and maintenance of our shared culture. We would like to encourage all attendees to this event to contribute to it by performing, displaying art, volunteering, hosting a visiting artist, or donating to make this event a success that truly encapsulates all of Washington, DC’s creative communities.

How can I participate?

Perform

The Art of Change will feature a variety stage for performing artists from all schools and backgrounds, from poets to singers and DJs to firedancers and everything in between. If you would like to contribute to the experience of this event with your own unique performance, we would invite you to submit your act to our Performance Committee for review.

Please read our Performer's FAQ for more information on how the selection process will work and what duties performers will be expected to render to be a part of the Art of Change.

Volunteer

The Art of Change is an event that has been created purely with a volunteer workforce and the continued donations of volunteer time are crucial to its successful execution. If you have a few hours free the day before, day of, or day after inauguration, please consider donating some of your time to help make this event a success. Please fill out our Volunteer Registration Form to give the gift of your time.

For more information on volunteer shifts and expectations, please read our Volunteer FAQ.

Donate

The Art of Change has received a grant from Artomatic, Inc to acquire the use of space and liability insurance for this event, but that still leaves many needs including decoration, materials acquisition, and incidental costs unaccounted for. Please consider giving a small gift to Artomatic, Inc for the purposes of staging this event. All donations received for this purpose will become a part of the Art of Change general operating fund and will be spend directly on the implementation of this event.

Please click here to donate to the Art of Change. Your gift is tax-deductible.

Host a Visitor for the Inauguration

Many participants in the Art of Change Inaugural Ball will be arriving from out of state and in need of accomodations. If you are interested in hosting one or two of the many individuals visiting the nation's capital for this historic occasion, please consider signing up for couchsurfing.com and adding yourself to their Presidential Inauguration Week Group. If your new friend hasn't heard of our event, please contribute by inviting them to join you at the Art of Change.