Description: Franklin Furnace provides physical and virtual support for performance art, artists’ books, installation art, and avant-garde art forms
Established in July 2020, The Franklin Furnace Digital Loft is a new virtual space designed to enable artists to present their work to the worldwide public, engage in conversation with and build our community, host panels and discussions, and undertake unforeseen new projects. The idea is to support artists during the changes wrought by COVID19 by enabling the continued presentation of live performances via new media.
The Franklin Furnace Digital Loft arose from the deeply felt need of Franklin Furnace artists to continue to put their voices out in the world and be heard. It also provides a new opportunity for our wide community to attend the events they love, experience new art, and engage with the creators. In June 2020, a handful of Franklin Furnace Fund 2020 recipients approached us to ask if they could respond to COVID shutdowns by changing from live in-person performances to online presentations. Ever-innovative, F
This project is made possible with funds from the NYSCA Electronic Media/Film in Partnership with Wave Farm: Media Arts Assistance Fund, with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Franklin Furnace | Avant-garde Performance Art and Artists' Books
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Franklin Furnace | Avant-garde Performance Art and Artists' Books
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Franklin Furnace | Avant-garde Performance Art and Artists' Books