[A,I,P,S] Show and Jam #3: Americas (Highlights)

"Play is the highest form of intelligence".

Many of us, upon reaching adulthood, forget what it's like to "play", to do something for the love of it, and not because we want to achieve a specific outcome. Here, at Show & Jam, we invite every individual to play and celebrate their inner Creator, for we believe that deep down, we are all Creators. It matters not whether you consider yourself an "artist" -- here, all is Art, all is Creation.

This, counterbalanced with our Special Performances (where accomplished artists have the opportunity to showcase their craft), creates a space where every individual may Inspire, Be inspired, and Play.

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To accommodate the diverse time zones we have within our community, we organize 3 Show & Jam segments in every single one of our festivals since January 2021. This way, we hope that everyone gets the chance to participate, no matter which timezone they are in.

​Every Show & Jam segment consists of the following 3 components:
💗 Special Performances
💗 Art, Dance, & Music (Open) Jams
💗 Connection Circle

Read on for details about each one.

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💗 SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Every Show & Jam segment begins and ends with short, special performances by featured international artists. This way, we seek to honor and celebrate the works of accomplished artists who excel in their craft.

Often times, these performances are interdisciplinary collaborations between different types of creators: dancers with poets, musicians with painters, etc. We seek to blur the lines between these different art forms, and birth new types of creations. These performances are curated by our Show & Jam producer, Grant Bosnick.


💗 ART, DANCE, & MUSIC (OPEN) JAM
The bulk of Show & Jam is our special live, open jam sessions, which are essentially co-creative performance art experiences where everyone is invited to express their Creative side, no matter what form it may be.​

We believe it is important to create a space for polished, prepared works of art (the featured performances), while also providing a space for artists and non-artists alike to play together in an unchoreographed, improvisational manner. The magic that happens when we allow for spontaneity to be expressed and for creative risks to be taken is something that cannot be manufactured, and is invaluably precious.​

We've had people sing, make music, paint, dance, read poetry, showcase jewelry design, and more during past Jam sessions, often leading to spontaneous collaborations between friends and strangers alike. In a world that is inordinately obsessed with "results" and "outcomes", we deliberately focus on the other end of the spectrum. The point here is not to create perfection, but to engage in the act of creating itself :)

Check out this short video below to see a snippet of one of our past jams:
https://youtu.be/gjBWPKAMpls

Those who attended past Open Jams have typically remarked that these jams were the closest to a live event that they had ever experienced from a virtual event. It is the kind of magic that must be experienced to be understood, so if you have never been to these Open Jams, don't miss the next one!


💗 CONNECTION CIRCLE
Every Show & Jam segment ends off with a Connection Circle, where those present will be invited to share thoughts, reflections and feelings from having experienced the Jam and performances offered. Depending on who is facilitating the circle, this can take on many different flavors, but the basic intention is to have space for human interaction, for people to feel heard and seen :)


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💗 Legend (type of activity):
[A] - Art and Performance
[I] - Interactive (you'll have the opportunity to actively engage and interact with others)
[P] - Party (fun party vibes, perhaps some dancing involved)
[S] - Sound (this experience will/may involve music)
[W] - Workshop (learn something new)

💗 Legend (other):
[B] - Breakout Rooms will be used in this activity
[C] - Closed Container (latecomers will NOT be allowed entry past a certain point)
[M] - Mature (18+ only)
[V] - Video Participation required (anyone with their camera off will be removed from the session)

💥 IMPORTANT:
You can only access the event (and all other events in ALCHEMY) through our event portal, Guestboard. To access Guestboard, please register for your ticket here if you haven't already done so:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alchemy-a-gamified-festival-experience-tickets-153115944913?aff=addevent

If you did not receive an invitation from Guestboard despite having already registered, please email us at metamorfosize@gmail.com.