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FORM Arcosanti, the annual 3-day creative retreat & festival held in the urban laboratory of Arcosanti, AZ set to take place the weekend of May 10-12, 2019, have just announced the details for this year's engaging and inspired Arts & Cultural Program.
A longtime cornerstone of FORM, the ambitious agenda consists of talks, panels, workshops, immersive art, poetry, new technologies, and outdoor/wellness activities, each presented by renowned experts in their respective fields. This year's topics will range from environmentalism to social justice, architecture, design, and more. FORM's 2019 cultural programming includes Between Two Books, a conversation between Florence Welch (of Florence + The Machine) and authors Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot, Ysra Daley-Ward and more; rare public demos of Tónandi, Sigur Rós 's mixed-reality project with tech innovators Magic Leap; a Poetry Series with poets hand-selected by slam poetry champ and spoken word artist George Watsky, including Yrsa Daley-Ward, Aja Monet, and others; a performance and conversation with Patrisse Cullors, artist & co-founder of Black Lives Matter; art workshops with renowned African-American artist and 2019 performer Lonnie Holley; and much more.
Full details can be found below.
Since its foundation in 2013 FORM Arcosanti has evolved to host to an incredible range of activities and music performances.
This year, backdropped by Arcosanti's otherworldly architecture & landscapes, a community of just 2000 participants will have the opportunity to experience incredibly intimate performances by Florence + The Machine, Skrillex, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Kaytranada, Japanese Breakfast, Peggy Gou, DJ Koze, Mulatu Astatke, Pussy Riot, Tim Hecker, American Football, and many more with no overlapping sets - see full list of announced performers below. Though general tickets for the festival are sold out, there are still a limited number of Patron Bundles are available starting at $2199, which include luxury glamping accommodations at Arcosanti, meals & beverages, and more for up to four guests.
FORM is bolstered by generous contributions from Patreon, Vero, Equinox, MatchaBar, and Four Sigmatic.
FORM 2019: ARTS, CULTURE, WELLNESS
Between Two Books with Florence and the Machine
Florence Welch and the founding members of her book club in conversation with Nadya Tolokno (Pussy Riot) and Yrsa Daley-Ward (Poet)
2020/Vision
Do you sometimes feel discouraged or in despair about this current political moment? We are all we have. Join us for a deep, enriching conversation about ways to get involved and create community with Angie Jean Marie (Civic Nation/#Votetogether), Kayla Reed (community organizer), and Phillip Agnew (Smoke Signals)
For The (Counter) Culture
Every festival tells a story about the current culture and creates a musical footprint in the consciousness of those who attend. Learn more about the power of music, art, and culture to bring people together on values and visions with Manushka Magloire (Afropunk), Chinaka Hodge (Poet), Eleuthera Lisch (Soteria), and Aja Monet (Poet)
Unstoppable
Celebrating bodily autonomy, equality, and freedom in the movement for equality - with Tayler Tucker (Planned Parenthood), Miya Folick, Vagabon (TBC)
Seekers of The Dream
From the improbable city, to the impossible world - designing a more sustainable future - with Andrea Egan (UNDP), Taylor Rees (Nat Geo), and Arcosanti Residents
Men Who Transform The Gender Norm
Join Maceo Paisley (Artist), Ebenezer Bond (EVRYMAN), Mike Sagun (Men's Coach), and Chris Duarte of (Linking Dreams) as they discuss their personal evolutions and the great seismic shifts in our collective notions of what masculinity means today
Art + Work: The Future of Creativity
As the worlds of art and business continue to collide, creators are seeking ways to sustainably make their art without compromise. The future is a new world that values the direct and impactful relationship with fans and supporters, reduces the dependence on big brands and puts the art first. With Joe Barham (Patreon), Zola Jesus (Artist), and Favianna Rodriguez (Artist/Activist)
The Power of Honest Connection
Social technology has become a cultural obsession that has tremendous impact - both positive and negative - on our lives. How can we create a more balanced, authentic approach to how we connect with one another both online and IRL? A conversation with Vero, and others TBC
Found Object Art Workshop
Create your own Arcosanti found object sculpture with renowned artist Lonnie Holley
25 Tools for Self-Love Found in Your Kitchen
Learn how to treat yourself with items already in your kitchen with raw vegan chef Cheri Rae
Astrological Insights
Join Astrologist Juliana McCarthy for a daily examination of the cosmos and an explanation of their effects
Be Radical, Eat Traditional!
The Kosmic Kitchen will show you how to feel empowered using healing herb allies in everyday meals to help you better navigate stress, immune health and nervous system nourishment
Fantastic Funghi and Where To Find them
Join funghi enthusiast William Padilla-Brown to discover how funghi already play a role in your life, where to find them, and how to start growing them with materials you are throwing away
Morning Rituals and Homemade Tonic Workshop
A guided meditation followed by a lifestyle discussion & adaptogenic tonic workshop and tasting with Lee Tilghman (@leefromamerica) and Alison Wu (@alison_wu)
Plant Medicine + Earthly Magic with Sunday Goods
Tuscon-based metaphysical plant shop, Dirt, will host holistic programming such as Reiki, Chakra Cleanses, potting workshops, and more, daily in the Sunday Goods Lounge from 11am-4pm
Rotana: Alien of Extraordinary Ability
Rotana's music and spoken word experience is about the pilgrimage to oneself. Named BBC's 100 Most Powerful Women, was born and raised in Saudi Arabia, and recently moved to LA to pursue music after quitting her job at the largest oil company in the world. Rotana describes these past four years as a "delayed adolescence," learning boys, sex, self-governance, psychic release and freedom.
The Remedy
Hayley Rose and Rachelle Tratt share a movement ritual and sound bath to bring you back home, to you
Talkhouse
Talkhouse is a live podcast that hosts conversations about music and film with the people who create them. Gain a unique insight into the creative work of FORM musical guests directly from the source.
Special performances by Patrisse Cullors, PALABRA and more
Spoken word by Aja Monet, Yrsa Daly-Ward, and George Watsky
ARTWORKS / INSTALLATIONS
Tectonic Echoes
A live, projection mapping artwork of epic proportions created by Klip Collective
Tónandi
An immersive augmented reality exploration of the sounds and spirit of Sigur Rós
Envelop
Enjoy intimate performances in-the-round all weekend long in this immersive listening space defined by 8 speaker columns and sound-reactive light
Color Therapy
A geodesic desert oasis - providing immersive color therapy, relaxing visual moments, interactive artworks and programming
Designer Lounge: Jona Maaryn, Arcosanti Resident
Designer spotlight on Jona Maaryn, an Arcosanti Resident who brings a fresh perspective on modern industrial design
The Library
A pop-up library where visitors can take a moment to discover something new and talk about it with a former stranger
Happy Endings
Typoe's site-wide type-based installation exploring the last sentences of nostalgic children's books in unexpected places
Luna Flora
Luna Flora, created by Arcosanti resident artist Elana Novali, is an interactive sculpture representing the relationship of natural cycles and femininity.
ACTIVITIES
Arcology Tours
An introduction to the Arcosanti city organism from those who know it best: the residents!
Cliffside Pool Parties
Arcosanti's stunning canyonside swimming pool will be open during the day throughout the weekend. Come relax, swim, and enjoy daytime DJ sets
Desert Run with Equinox
An early morning run with Equinox through the high Arizona desert
FORM ARCOSANTI 2019 MUSIC LINEUP
FLORENCE + THE MACHINE
ANDERSON PAAK & THE FREE NATIONALS
KAYTRANADA
SKRILLEX
~in alphabetical order~
AJA MONET (poetry set)
AMERICAN FOOTBALL
BONOBO
CHANNEL TRES
DESTROYER (solo)
DJ KOZE
ÌFÉ
JAPANESE BREAKFAST
JPEGMAFIA
JULIE BYRNE
KELSEY LU
KHRUANGBIN
KILO KISH
L'RAIN
LAFAWNDAH
LONNIE HOLLEY
MARY LATTIMORE
MELANIE FAYE
MIYA FOLICK
MORMOR
MULATU ASTATKE
NICOLA CRUZ
PEGGY GOU
PUSSY RIOT
SASAMI
SERPENTWITHFEET
SNAIL MAIL
TASHA
TIM HECKER w/ Gagaku ensemble
TIRZAH
TRAYER (of hundred waters)
VAGABON
WATSKY(poetry set)
YRSA DALEY-WARD (poetry set)
FORM Sponsors
Patreon, Vero, Equinox, MatchaBar, Four Sigmatic
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