My good friend Maria in Boston is doing important things.
// CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! //Knit & Crochet to Cure Empty Net Syndrome //
Dr. James Naismith, who created the game of basketball in Springfield, MA, posed a recycled peach basket as the first hoop in 1891. Now nets help break a ball’s fall, give players a sense of depth for good aim, and allow refs to see that a basket was made. Beyond these functions, nets add to the audio, kinetic, and aesthetic experience that leave players striving for “Nothin But Net”.
Over a year ago NCAA (New Craft Artists in Action) team captain launched MOLTENi Net Works in Boston. Bringing together makers and players in collaborative exchange, the project aims to create functional, hand-crafted basketball nets for neglected public hoops. Inspired by DIY slow production, this process fosters creative problem solving, urban upkeep, and re-purposing of abandoned space to build a pro-active network between artists, athletes, and neighbors.
Net Works have since spread as far as South Africa and we’ve gained increasing interest via workshops, exhibitions, pick-up games, and the internet. In an effort to expand this platform to a broader spectrum of participation and accessibility, NCAA will compose a printed publication of knit and crochet net patterns designed by YOU! This compilation, produced by an exceptional team of Boston innovators (YarnOverTime, Golden Arrows, Publication Studio) will be distributed across the country and beyond, made available in stores, libraries, online, or via snail mail. It will also pose as a text book for workshops and resource for participants who need a guide.
Help us bring this structure back to its woven roots and expand its potential for creative expression. We hope to maintain relationships with all who submit and encourage you to initiate Net Works in your own cities!» Expression of interest requested by January 31
» First submission deadline: March 1
CLICK HERE FOR SUBMISSION PROCESS AND GUIDELINES
E-mail molteninetworks@gmail.com to request printable poster PDF designed by Golden Arrows (shown below). This call is open to participants in any city! Pass it on!
