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Performances
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QBOX produces one-of-a-kind artistic events – events that have
no other forum in the Bay Area. As we develop new venues and search
out exciting artists, art patrons and artists alike are able to witness/experience
art rarely seen outside the European festival circuit. QBOX puts on
the hard shows, the complicated show, the messy shows, and the
intellectually-challenging
shows.
QBOX asks more of artists than to just show up and play. We ask a
lot of questions prior to the show – like: "What is your
art about? What are you trying to communicate? Where do you think
your art fits into the larger picture?" Then we share their answers
on our Web site, we provide background on the artists to our patrons
before they arrive, and we produce a "playbill" that goes
"in depth" into what the artists are communicating, so that
when people experience these shows, they leave with a much deeper
understanding of the art. We often include question-and-answer sessions
at our shows, providing a forum for the artists to articulate the
intentions behind their work, both for the people at the show and
for themselves. We encourage collaboration between artists and professionals
working in technology and other non-art-related fields.
QBOX shows provide new insight into art through supporting documentation
and through interesting and unexpected combinations of artists performing
in the same evening. Forced to interact, rather than sitting passively
while hoping to be entertained, the audience becomes actively engaged
in an enjoyable learning experience.
Activities
We actively search out women and people of color to participate in
our programs. Most of our shows are open to all age groups, allowing
families to experience art together. We often create special youth-oriented
performances and youth opportunities in event production. Our performance
events include:
- Individual artist events
- Group performance events
- Events showcasing collections of individual performers
- Lecture demonstrations leading up to short performances
- Events featuring large-scale temporary installations by a number
of artists
Roles and Participants
All shows are currently managed by QBOX staff, though we are developing
relationships with a variety of curators and organizations to expand
the breadth and reach of our programs.
Impact
This performance series impacts the participating artists by providing
them with a forum for their art and their ideas, and creating significant
revenue opportunities for them. These performances will also increase
the diversity, the quality, and the amount of art available to the
residents of the Bay Area.
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