EXIST FIREXIT brings present-day forms of art, music, film, dance, activism, and creativity into one space. Within these walls, we hope to create a positive environment where older, established forms can mutate, evolve, and collide with each other in new ways; encouraging an open dialogue between artists and audiences where all creative activities can be experienced collectively. Through FIREXIT, we hope to "exit" the old structures, and build something new. THE SPACE The FIREXIT space is a converted warehouse / performance space / gallery / studio / living space located at 1229 McKinley Ave. Our current relationship with the space leaser allows us to access four gallery rooms (ranging from 144 sq. ft. to 650 sq. ft.) and two performance areas (650 sq. ft and 6500 sq. ft), each of which can be used for multiple purposes. There are also living quarters for 5 people. All donations made to this space go towards paying space rental (which exceeds $1000 a month), utilities (which exceed $500 a month), and improvements (lighting, paint, sound, etc). Donations do not benefit the apartment / living area. THE PEOPLE Currently, FIREXIT consists of about two dozen artists, musicians, students, writers, activists, and contributors; drawn mainly from the CCAD and OSU arts communities, plus their personal circles of friends and collaborators. As a group, FIREXIT reflects the diverse personal interests of each individual involved, linked by a general disappointment with the current state of the arts in Columbus. As individuals, our interests include (but are not limited to): "outsider" art; computer-aided collage art; mass media manipulation; sampled graphic design; hardcore, independent, and post-rock; underground hip-hop; and experimental electronic music (minimal techno, electro, drum'n'bass, noise); as well as various issues of body- and self- awareness (dance, vegetarianism, sexuality, fashion, etc). Naturally, we hope to shape FIREXIT into a community of people who share our concerns, but we also want to encourage all creative individuals to feel empowered by what we are trying to do. EXITBITION tonight's itinerary FUTUREXIT - upcoming events FIREXIT events: Fri July 2 - FIREXIT 11 w/ MAKEUP ele_mental events Sat June 5 - ACTIVE NOT PASSIVE 8.0 sound / body / environ_ment sound by Matt Bailey, Matt Clausen dance performance by Mara Frazier, Aaron Henderson, Sarah Morris, environ_ment by one-offs Sat Jun 12 - PIXIES-ATHON Tues July 11 - LOCUST EXTEND HOW TO CONTRIBUTE There are several ways for you to contribute to FIREXIT. If you would like to take part in the decision making process, you are welcome to attend the FIREXIT administrative meetings, which are held every Monday from 9 PM - 10 PM, at the space (1229 McKinley Ave, middle door entrance). We discuss details for upcoming shows, work out problems and dilemmas, and talk about what direction we want FIREXIT to go. If you are an artist or musician, and you feel ready to bring your ideas into a FIREXIT event, please leave your contact information on our sign-up sheet (look for the metal "React" sign). If possible, give us some idea what kind of art or music you do, what kind of art or music you appreciate, and what direction you want to go. If you don't hear from us, and you are determined to contribute, please seek us out. FIREXIT is mostly made up of people who are frustrated with how things are and want to change them, so it's probably a good idea to be "active" in getting ahold of us. We are also open to proposals for alternative uses for the space. If you are an artist in need of temporary studio space, a dancer in need of a large rehearsal space, or a musician in need of a practice space, please contact us. We want FIREXIT to be a place where everything can interact on an equal level. We are also considering turning FIREXIT into a more official entity or business, so we are actively seeking help from anyone who knows anything about small business management, non-profit organization and administration, legal issues, other alternatives to fundraising, and so on. So if you have anything to offer, please contact us. CONTACT Matt Clausen Dan McMahon Scott Niemet Rachel Weideger Edward Luna more?