Forwarded from the U.S. Social Forum:

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WHAT IS THE USSF?
From June 27th – July 1st, 2007, Atlanta will host the first United States Social Forum (USSF). The USSF is based on the premise that Another World is Possible. If another world is possible, then another US is necessary.

The USSF will bring together generations of movement organizers to learn from each other's experiences, share an analysis of the problems facing their communities, and bring renewed insight and inspiration to spur our movements forward.

ARTISTS AT THE USSF
Imagine a future where artists from all communities are part of visioning a new world where human rights are respected and the earth is valued. Where our role as artists, the ways we think and the particular skills we draw on unify us as a constituency, and make us a valuable partner in creating the future with the rest of our communities.

Well that future is now and the place is the USSF. At the 2007 USSF, artists will have the unique opportunity to be recognized as part of many social movements strategizing, networking, and building a concrete vision forward for the US. This future cannot be built without artists, not only do we care deeply about immigrant rights, justice for Katrina survivors, and living wages; We are immigrants, evacuees, and labor organizers! Join us at the USSF and help us imagine our future!

WAYS FOR ARTISTS TO INTERACT WITH THE USSF PROCESS•
* Register and participate in the Forum as an individual artist – (Registration is required to submit either a performance or session proposal for the forum)

* Submit a session proposal for the Forum. – Artists can propose a session at the forum that can be structured as a workshop, panel discussion, strategy session, and more.

* Submit a cultural performance proposal for the forum.

Please note: The USSF encourages collaboration and, as a result, no submissions by individuals will be accepted. Two ways for individual artists to work around this is:
1) Join with other artists to form an ad hoc group for the purposes of registering and submitting a proposal
2) Collaborate with a local organization to co-sponsor your proposal/event

If neither of these options works for you, please upload your proposal directly to the Culture Work Group at www.ProgressiveArtistRoster.org/register . We will do our best to have your proposal considered for the USSF.
* This is not a replacement for registering your proposal at USSF website *

EITHER WAY- ALL ARTISTS SUBMITTING A SESSION OR CULTURAL PERFORMANCE PROPOSAL MUST REGISTER FOR THE USSF ON THE WEBSITE IN ORDER TO HAVE THEIR PROPOSAL CONSIDERED.

Also, artists will be responsible for their own AV needs and other mounting costs.

FUNDING FOR THE USSF
This event is owned and operated by movement builders across the United States ! Other than a committed core of foundations that understand the importance of building a grassroots movement in the U.S., we are relying on the power of organizers, workers, and artists to provide the resources that will make this event a reality. This event begins and ends with us. Because we are the ones we have been waiting for!

DONATE NOW:
http://www.ussf2007.org/en/donate
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You can make your donations online via PayPal or send a check to Project South/USSF, 9 Gammon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30315
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For more information. Please visit the website for detailed information: http://www.ussf2007.org

   

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