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Not-for-profit Artist Collective
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Be a part of our world, and let us help you create yours
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San Francisco, CA , 2003
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San Francisco
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Ryel K, John Kobe, Derek Hena, Joli Montesano, Chiara Shannon, Greg Smoke, Alex Rojas, Krystle Jones, August West
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Pink Mammoth is a
San Francisco -based
Artist Collective , founded by Ryel Kestenbaum (Ryel K) in August, 2003. It is based partially on the philosophy of
Burning Man , a radically expressive festival held annually in the
Black Rock Desert of
Nevada , and dedicated to unconditional self-support and free expression. It also draws influence from the
Buddhist concept of the
Boddhisattva , a being dedicated to enabling, supporting, and encouraging others to reach their ultimate state of enlightenment.
The organization currently maintains two active residencies in San Francisco - 2nd Saturdays at
Levende Lounge and 4th Thursdays at
The EndUp . These regular events highlight the organization's heavy emphasis on community and expressive celebration by showcasing and promoting its own artist-participants, including DJs, percussionists, vocalists, live event artists, fabric designers, and graphic artists.
Pink Mammoth also participates in Burning Man, the
Love Parade , and the
Hawaii Electronic Music Festival . Its participants have represented the collective in
Japan ,
New Zealand , and throughout the
United States .
Its current directors are Ryel K (Executive Director), Derek Hena (Director of Operations), John Kobe (Director of Events), Joli Montesano (Office Manager), and Chiara Shannon (Director of Public Relations/Marketing).
http://www.pinkmammoth.org
