Q: "What is Swannatopia? Seeing mention of it but no real information."

A: "That's a great question!  We, of Swannatopia, are a group of experimental artists who collaboratively produce and promote multigenerational, experiential  productions, publications, exhibitions, events, and  installations. Our current project is a traveling Seed Circus that will appear next at the NC Mountain State Fair!

Over the past decade, we have set out to blur the lines between “artist” and “participant”, to defamiliarize the familiar, to nurture an immersive, whimsical, thoughtful, experience of empowerment and offer a glimpse of what is possible. To this end, our “Experimental Art Club” launched in 2021. 

An experiment in and of itself, Experimental Art Club aims to facilitate the free exchange of knowledge, experience, tools and materials, while bringing the people together to “make stuff for fun!”. To date, our multigenerational list of collaborators numbers in the hundreds. 

Relationships with our friends help to make our large-scale productions accessible, inclusive, and fun for all ages, and to provide a platform for artists at all stages of their careers to develop and share their projects - in fact, we even have a small stage at our community making and gathering space in Swannananoa, NC's historic Beacon Village! 

We believe that the more people involved, the more magic is possible! Please reach out if you are interested in working together - we can't wait to hear from you!" 

 

Q“How can I stay in the loop?”

A: Subscribe to our newsletter, The Swannatopian, for invitations and information about our events, eggciting dispatches from the Swan Pond, and to join our Experimental Art Club!

 

 

 

Q: “How do I join Experimental Art Club?”

Subscribe to our newsletter, The Swannatopian, for invitations and information about our events, eggciting dispatches from the Swan Pond, and to join our Experimental Art Club!

Q:“Do you have stuff I can buy?” 

A: "YEP! by appointment at our studio in Swannanoa, and soon in our online SOUVENIR SHOP!- all sales support the Swannatopians and help us to keep our programming FREE for the people!"

Q:"Do y'all do zine print jobs for other people?"

A: "Sometimes! Send us a message with some details and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. We love to plan ahead as much as we love a good spiral binding so the more advance notice the better! "

Q:“Will you decorate for my party?”

A: Maybe! Send us a message with some details and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. We love to plan ahead as much as we love a good party so the more advance notice the better!