Franklin Melendez

On February 12 nearly 500 people (well—475 to be exact) gathered in Gallery B for an exercise in communal art making. In collaboration with the art collective, Rock Paper Scissors (who provided a great idea), BAM/PFA opened itself up as a public forum for art, inviting those who were so inclined to leave their creative mark on its walls. The formula was a relatively simple one: empty walls + paper + markers = Marker Dance Party. But the results exceed the equation. In fact, they pretty much speak for themselves—so we’ll simply add that they attest to a rich and thriving East Bay creative community that’s eager to find an unexpected creative outlet and shake a tail feather.

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  RPS Volunteer, Ara Jo, getting the party started.

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  Joining the fun.

• A Quick Draw

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  Handiwork and wall relief

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  Looking for drawing space…

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  Impromptu Art of Display

• Marker Dance in Full Swing