[Grants] [LACTTE] Grant Application from Lyndsey Jackson for Big Sand Band - Regional SA

Fri Apr 8 11:54:04 AEST 2022

Thank you Lyndsey for all your updates.

We will take all of this into consideration when we meet on Wednesday.

Regards,
Wil.

On Thu, Apr 7, 2022 at 4:27 PM Lyndsey Jackson via committee <
committee at lists.linux.org.au> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I've had a meeting with a local artist and digital producer that will be
> helping on this project. He and I have been working on some AR art things
> for young people using open source tools.
>
> He's also been using Blender and we can definitely produce some artifacts
> from this project in Blender. And we will do some additional content for
> other workshops on the back of this.
>
> Thanks again all :)
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Kathy Reid <kathy at kathyreid.id.au>
> Date: 1/4/22 7:52 am (GMT+09:30)
> To: jackson.lyndsey at gmail.com, council at linux.org.au,
> grants at lists.linux.org.au
> Subject: Re: [Grants] Grant Application from Lyndsey Jackson for Big Sand
> Band - Regional SA
>
> Dear Grants List,
>
> I am writing this in my capacity as an LA member providing feedback on a
> grant request.
>
> This grant proposal is well thought through and well costed. It is
> linked to LA's core values of building open technology and open culture,
> with the added benefit of reaching regional participants and
> communities. The costs here all seem appropriate, and inclusive of costs
> that make the project workable - such as a per diem.
>
> Yes, this is a little out of the box, but I am also pleased to see
> something like this come through as a Grant request - the Grants program
> enables this sort of risk-taking.
>
> I would appreciate more information on the artefacts that Sally Coleman
> will be producing.
>
> I also note that Unity is not free and open source software - it is free
> to use, but not is not open source [0]. Is there a possibility of the
> artefacts being produced in something that is free and open source like
> Blender?
>
> Kind regards, Kathy
>
> [0] https://store.unity.com/compare-plans
>
> On 30/03/2022 11:11 am, Linux Australia Website wrote:
> > Your Email Address: jackson.lyndsey at gmail.com
> > Project name: Big Sand Band - Regional SA
> > Aim of the project: Hi - I would love it if you could start by taking a
> look at this link
> https://www.canva.com/design/DAE8LMdaKYg/_BZAserMgUBU1QLju4LOBQ/view?utm_content=DAE8LMdaKYg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink#1
> > I am working in Regional SA and my aim is to get new digital projects
> out into the regions to increase exposure and experience around the tech
> industry and skills. As a volunteer (and also able to put some paid work
> time) I am helping with a new festival in my region called FLAME (fire,
> lights, music, arts, entertainment) that will be held every two years. I've
> been able to use my networks to bring some new digital artists to the area,
> and to organise a panel to speak. Getting tech onto the agenda has been
> really welcome, and I'm going to be able to attract a lot of really great
> people and conversations on how we get more done in small towns.
> > This project is using open source technology, and being open about the
> research and learnings. We want regional communities to be inspired by art,
> to create new ways that performers can create reach, and encourage regional
> leaders to think differently and collaboratively about technology in
> people's lives.
> > The FLAME Festival will be held on May 27-29 - the Big Sand Band video
> launch and the community panel will be held on May 28.
> > Estimated cost breakdown of the project: This application is to enhance
> Sally Coleman's participation in the festival and to pay her time to create
> community artifacts that others can share. We can have Sally appear
> remotely - but to be able to bring her to the town will really create a
> special experience - especially for young people.
> > Flights $400
> > Accommodation $450
> > Car hire $380
> > Per diems $210
> > Videographer hire $500
> > Video editing $500
> > Total $2,440
> > Project team details: Lyndsey Jackson is the lead volunteer and agitator
> trying to bring something cool to her small town, and to build ideas that
> can be shared by others. Lyndsey has been working with open source
> technologies for over 15 years, and involved in many communities such as
> drupal, govhack, open ag. Lyndsey has previously been the Chair of EFA and
> is committed to digital rights. I've also spoken at linux conf twice :)
> > Sally Coleman is an artist and music producer. Her vision for bringing
> art and technology and touring to regional Australia is incredibly
> exciting. Sally is trying to create something special in an open and
> collaborative way.
> > Sally is working with a team from Flinders University that are providing
> her with the tech to make this happen - they are backing her idea and
> helping to showcase in Adelaide.
> > The FLAME Festival is being run by the Copper Coast Council and a large
> group of volunteers. The event organisers have a small budget and are
> looking to create an event that will be held ongoing every two years. For
> ease it will be proposed that funds will be auspiced through Council and
> then Linux Australia will benefit from their promotion and social media
> also.
> > First Name: Lyndsey
> > Last Name: Jackson
> > Email Address: jackson.lyndsey at gmail.com
> > A statement including a willingness to provide regular project updates
> on the project: I am very willing. You will hear all about this! It's going
> to be very cool. And, I recognise it is out of the box. In addition to
> getting much needed funds to bring this element to the community, I really
> want to demonstrate to regional towns that there is a large tech community
> or organisations and people that are willing and able to help with their
> aspirations.
> >
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