Assembly Line

A new workshop series at EFA Project Space:

Have you ever fantasized about how far you could take a project, if only you had a team of engaged and competent artists to lend a hand for a few hours? EFA Project Space announces Assembly Line, a bi-weekly event that matches artists with a group of willing production assistants.

The tradeoff? Each artist whose project is selected for a studio session will be required to participate as assistants on two additional evenings. Those interested in participating as a helper are not required to apply with a project—the only requirement is enthusiasm, and a creative sensibility.

Projects will be selected based on how clearly they would benefit from group assistance, in addition to being an enriching endeavor for the group of peer helpers. Accepted projects will essentially be something we can all easily sink our teeth into, learn from, and get excited about.

In addition to the benefits of increased productivity, participating artists will gain exposure to diverse practices and an expanding and changing group of peers. These workshops may also be used an informal feedback sessions where artists can pose questions regarding their practice to the group, once they have spent a few hours of hands-on attention to the project. This program addresses some of the most significant of artist needs by assisting in the advancement of their production, providing exposure and a forum for discussion, as well as freeing up some of what we all never have enough of—time!

With some free time granted, artists can turn a portion of their attention to career building. As an addendum to this program, EFA will conduct informational “power sessions” which will provide artists with a comprehensive list of practical resources that offer low-cost, straight-forward, and effective tools for success.

How to participate:

1. If you would like to be part of an Assembly Line team but do not have your own project to propose, all you have to do is sign up. Email sally@efanyc.org to let us know you are interested, and we will put you on the schedule
2. If you have a project to propose: send a brief statement of intent explaining this project and how you would like an “Assembly Line” team to assist you. The most appropriate projects will be those utilizing techniques that can be quickly learned by a group as well as those that can achieve significant visible results during the timeframe of the workshop.

Please take the time in your description to address the following questions:

• Why do you think your project is a good fit for this program?
• What techniques are used and are you able to “train” a group and bring them up to speed on these skills in a short amount of time?
• What is the goal you would like to achieve in your “Assembly Line” session? Can you determine a specific section or component of your project that could potentially be completed
• What materials/tools are needed? (EFA can supply basics such as scissors, glue, and cutting blades, but the artist must supply more specific materials.)
• How many people would you be able to manage to be most effective towards this effort?

Please send all materials and questions to: sally@efanyc.org