We're PASSIONATE about virtual events! When we imagine an accessible world, we are clear that one of the many components is intentional digital experiences and we want to support other individuals and organizations creating virtual events that meet theirs and their audiences' needs. At Garden (and beyond it), the admins have been working hard to build virtual event spaces from multi-day parties, to conference spaces, weddings, organizational meetups, arts installations, political education spaces and more. We have three ways that you and/or your group can work with us on virtual events!
Host an event in Garden. We have hosted everything from D&D campaigns, parties, wedding ceremonies, conferences, pride events, film screenings, classes and more right here in Garden! If your audience and our community align, we'd love for you to host an event here!
Let us create a virtual space for you and your folks! We have designed and staffed various virtual spaces for other organizations, groups and artists to host conferences, teach-ins, arts installations, performances and dance parties outside of Garden using video game design tools and mapping with our resident artists. This also typically includes some time built in for us to host an orientation for your group on how to navigate the [Gather] platform, and how to present/facilitate using the available tools.
We can teach you what virtual platforms may best serve your needs, what available tools can support you in world building (and how to use them), and considerations when making virtual spaces for various groups. Book us for a skill-based workshop or a keynote/session about the ways digital spaces are tied to pandemic safe & accessible futures!
Want to work with us? Send us an email @ info@meetatgarden.com!
Reviews:
Working with the Garden team was so affirming! When we were struggling to make our dream translate, J Mase sat with us and helped us map out a space that worked perfectly with our needs and capabilities. Gata’s help with designing the space made the finishing touches fantastic! Seeing Al and the others there the day of to help with any questions we had and also participate in our activation was the icing on the cake. We will definitely be working with the Garden team in the future! -saffy of AYA Art Collective
I was organizing a virtual teach-in and needed to do a demonstration with physical bodies/avatars. The space J Mase designed helped me to teach skills with community members all over the country and was very effective! -B
Having my wedding in Garden was a magical experience to say the least. As someone who takes precautions, and has friends that live far away, having a virtual space that doesn't involve zoom and somewhat mimics being able to "walk down" the aisle and step out of a limo was an excellent option for us. J Mase and Al took my vision and ran with it. If you're looking for a virtual space for your wedding, skip zoom and come to Garden! -Gata