THE FUN fellowship

in the Social Practice of Nightlife

In recognition of the artistic practice of nightlife and its vital contribution to the city’s creative community, the Museum of Arts and Design presents the THE FUN fellowship in the social practice of nightlife. THE FUN fellowship annually provides four artists or artist collaboratives with financial and logistical support to strengthen and advance their endeavors in this undervalued social practice.Now in its third year, THE FUN fellowship 2012 recipients are Frankie Sharp, Rob Roth, Secret Project Robot, and Xtapusy.From the nightclubs of fin-de-siècle Paris and the cabarets of post WWI Berlin at the beginning of the modern era, all the way to the dance clubs of London and New York in the 80s and 90s, nightlife has been an outlet for artists to germinate new strains of creativity and spawn fresh collaborations. These environments serve as spaces for individuals of different social, economic, and cultural backgrounds to exchange ideas and experiences, spurring the development of new artistic disciplines and approaches.In today’s New York City, artists working in this social practice find themselves increasingly challenged in their search for logistical and financial backing. MAD is proud to support these unique artists, and to thus ensure that NYC nightlife retains its historical vibrancy. THE FUN is organized by Jake Yuzna, Manager of Public Programs 

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