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THE BRAINERY 🧠

The Forest Family overflows with knowledge.

Each year, the Forest Family comes together to learn from and be inspired by each other. The Brainery is a place where these experiences come alive through workshops and classes taught by the Forest Family, for the Forest Family. Unite through intentional learning at The Brainery through movement, play, crafts, panel discussions, meditation, meet-ups, and more.


The Brainery Speakers on stage

The Brainery Plug In Program seeks enthusiastic minds with teachable skills to apply as instructors for this space. Programs that engage fellow Forest Family in active thought or participation are especially welcome.

Examples of ideal presentations and activities are…

  • Craft or simple art classes (beading, collage, etc…) for which Electric Forest shall be able to assist with supplies
  • Meditation / Sound Healing
  • Chanting or singing workshops
  • Asana and non-asana yogas
  • Active lectures that involve audience participation
  • Dance or flow instruction (Shuffling, Line Dancing, Lindy, etc.)
  • Comedy workshops
  • Special programming for groups of Male-Identifying persons
  • Special programming for groups of Femme-Identifying persons

Activities that will not be accepted are as follows:

  • Powerpoint or projection-based lectures
  • Political or legislative advocacy
  • Food- or Drink- based classes
TIMELINE

Submissions will be accepted for review starting Friday January 24, 2025, through Friday, March 14, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern. Follow-up materials may be requested after that time.

SELECTION PROCESS

Judged by: The Electric Forest Plug In Team
Judgment method: By reviewing and ranking proposals based on:

  • 30% Appropriateness for the event
  • 20% Ease of execution
  • 20% Quality of Workshop Description
  • 20% Interactivity
  • 10% Experience of instructor
AWARD
  • Workshop instructors will be awarded one (1) GA Camping Wristband for themselves, up to two (2) GA Camping Wristband for an assistant(s) and one (1) 4-Day GA Vehicle Pass. Early Arrival passes may be provided depending on workshop schedule
  • Vendor Food Vouchers: Winners will receive two (2) Vendor Food Vouchers per day that they teach a workshop
  • Workshop Opportunity: Winners will receive at least one (1) opportunity to offer their workshop during Electric Forest 2025
RULES
  • The submission process is private. HQ will share only the concept of the final workshops once they have been selected and confirmed
  • Limit one workshop per form submission. If an applicant would like to propose more than one workshop, please submit the form multiple times
  • The program will require Winners to be present, prepared, accountable for meetings, and their scheduled workshop. Please do not apply if not committed to participating
  • Winners must provide their own transport to and from the event
  • Winners must provide their own camping supplies
  • Workshops may not feature fire, pyrotechnics, food or beverages, drug references, or any dangerous aspects
  • Failure to complete paperwork and check-in on site may result in the forfeiture of award
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