The Art Neighborhood Virtual Action Figure Workshop, presented by Lisa Ludwig
Join the Art Neighborhood. Create an Action Figure of your best self. Action Figure Workshop and Lisa Ludwig takes your creativity to the next level. In this workshop, participants will be creating their own action figures out of modest materials, such as cardboard, tape, glue, designed and decorated with found objects crayons, pencils and markers. Designed at a small scale, the figures will have a further opportunity to join the larger installation of the “Art Neighborhood” which is a sculpture created by Lisa Ludwig, created using reclaimed cardboard boxes and found materials. This diorama environment comments on the economic crisis and our nations dire need to come together as one. Donated Action Figure artworks allow the participants and the neighborhood to reach a shared goal of community and sustainability. Lisa has been doing workshops all over New York City where anyone can make an action figure of themselves. The figures are then brought to the neighborhood and put on display. The action figures are a celebration of the transformative power of art. With over 500 action figures donated from fellow collaborators, The Art Neighborhood has potential for even more growth, with a boundless range.
MAKE YOUR OWN AND JOIN THE ART NEIGHBORHOOD.
I HAVE A VOICE FESTIVAL 2021
The Art Neighborhood Virtual Action Figure Workshop, presented by Lisa Ludwig
Calling artist from around the globe!
The Art Neighborhood is an improvisational, collaborative sculpture based in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. In conjunction with Front Room Gallery and the Cartwheel Initiative, artist Lisa Ludwig brings you the Virtual Action Figure Workshop to explore art through themes of identity, community and home, across the world.
Reflect, connect, and act!
The Art Neighborhood action figures are created by community members, just like you. Each participant has the opportunity to reflect on important qualities and characteristics that are part of themselves, and create an action figure that represents those best qualities! This Virtual Action Figure Workshop will help you get started in making a super-hero version of you.
DIY Action Figure Contents:
Create a base figure out of found objects, ie-cardboard, foam, wire, tape…
Decorate using found objects and materials
Fill out your Registration Form
Mail in your Action Figure OR email us photos of your Action Figure.
Craft Tools You Will Need:
Markers, paint, or any mark-making instrument
Scissors
Glue and/or tape
Do It Yourself Guidelines:
https://artneighborhoodworkshop.square.site/diy-guidelines
If you want to see examples of other participants who have joined The Art Neighborhood, you can visit: https://www.facebook.com/theartneighborhood/photos/.
When You Have Completed Your Action Figure:
Fill out the registration form and send your creation to The Art Neighborhood to become part of the art installation and art community. You can always print out extra forms at https://artneighborhoodworkshop.square.site/registration-form.
Our mailing address is located on the form so that you can mail your items to
The Art Neighborhood when it’s time.
OR
You can also email your registration form with photos taken of your action figure. Be sure to photo all 4 sides of your figure. Send to artneighborhood@gmail.com.
Send us a photo of you with your work and your process, and you could be highlighted on our website and Instagram!
Contact: artneighborhood@gmail.com
Instagram: @artneighborhood
Once you join, you are part of The Art Neighborhood! Your artwork will be included in gallery and Museum exhibitions, and will be archived online.