Get ready to spark your senses at Art Ignite, the ultimate melding of art and celebration of female artists at The Box Shop, San Francisco's epicenter of industrial arts!
Don't miss this unforgettable evening of art and community colliding in a blaze of creativity. Tickets are limited, so grab yours now and join the party of the year!
TICKETS
Schedule
Doors open at 5:30 pm
5:30 - 6pm Tours
6:10 - 6:45pm Artist Rapid-Fire Introductions
6:45 - 7:15pm Artist Deep Dive Panel featuring panelists Cjay Roughgarden, Dana Albany, and Melissa “Syn” Barron moderated by Julia Cortell (MASSIVE)
7:15 - 7:50pm Big Art Ecosystem Panel featuring panelists Caroline Ghosn, Karen Cusolito, and Pouneh Mortazavi
7:50 - 8:00pm Closing of scheduled programming
8:00 - 11:00 pm: Explore the art, talk to artists, have some drinks, dance to the DJs!
Epic Artistry
Experience an electrifying night where we shine the spotlight on many fierce and fabulous female artists of The Box Shop and the Bay Area. Dive into a world where sculpture and industrial arts come alive in the most spectacular way. Multiple sculptures will light up the night alongside a stunning array of other sculptures, installations, and visual art—some finished, others in the midst of creation before their premiere at Burning Man 2024.
Featured Installation: Pulse by The Flaming Lotus Girls
Feel your heart race as you experience "Pulse" by the Flaming Lotus Girls. Standing at 12 feet tall, this anatomically correct heart syncs with your own heartbeat. Pulse will be accompanied by its brand new additions, built this spring. This isn't just art; it's a heartbeat you can see and feel!
Meet the Makers
Get up close and personal with the artists behind the masterpieces. Ask your questions and get inspired as artists talk about their work!
ARTIST LINEUP
FLAMING LOTUS GIRLS - Pulse
CAROLINE GHOSN - creator of the Burning Man 2024 Temple
https://www.2024temple.com/
CJAY ROUGHGARDEN - Naga & the Captainess (Burning Man Honorarium 2024)
https://fivetoncrane.org/project.../naga-and-the-captainess/
DANA ALBANY - Release (Burning Man Honorarium 2024)
https://www.indiegogo.com/.../bring-release-to-burning...
ANNA GRIBOVSKY - Apex of Azure (Burning Man Honorarium 2024)
https://www.apexofazure.com/
SAM COOLER with Art for Open Spaces - Light Curve (Burning Man Honorarium 2024)
https://crowdfundr.com/lightcurve...
JULIA JEROME - The Reckoning (Burning Man Honorarium 2024)
https://www.gofundme.com/.../the-reckoning-fundraiser...
MELISSA (SYN) BARRON - Tip of the Iceberg (Burning Man 2023)
https://www.codaworx.com/projects/tip-of-the-iceberg/
EVEN HOWARD https://www.instagram.com/houseinthemoon
EVELINE DARROCH https://www.evelinedarroch.com/
HAIDEEN ANDERSON https://www.instagram.com/haideen415
JESSICA HOBBS https://www.jesshobbs.com/
JESSIKA WRECCA WELZ https://www.instagram.com/wrecca_living_ancient
JENNY MOUNT https://www.instagram.com/jennymountdesign
KAREN CUSOLITO https://www.karencusolito.com/
TRACY SWEDLOW https://swedlowart.com
Groove to Beats & Drinks
Dance the night away to the beats of our amazing DJs, and enjoy libations from our bar.
Support Saving The Box Shop
Be part of something bigger - saving the last-of-its-kind industrial arts space in San Francisco. The Box Shop is being forced to leave its home of 20 years in 2025. Every ticket sold helps save The Box Shop! Your support will assist us in purchasing a permanent home, ensuring that The Box Shop remains a creative sanctuary for years to come.
-Image featuring Margaret Long and photo by Max Kapczynski