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WHAT IS LIMINAL SPACE?

A space to create and engage with art in new ways, collaborate with multidisciplinary artists of all levels, craft intentional immersive experiences, cultivate a culture of experimentation, support sustainable innovation, harmonize technology with humanity, build creative community, learn from each other, embrace constant evolution, and turn dreams into reality.

What's your dream?

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Liminality

We embody liminality. Liminal means a state of transition, an in-between, not quite what was but not quite what will be.

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Impermanence

We embrace states of transition and impermanence as strengths.

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Growth

We facilitate growth, meaningful change, and immersive experiences.

AN EXCERPT FROM THE LIMINAL CHARTER

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OUR VISION

Intersections between dreams and reality

Liminal Space Collective is a Santa Cruz Nonprofit Organization and local community of multimedia creators that invite everyone with a dream, regardless of what planet, dimension or eon you are from, to come try new things, get your hands dirty, and collaborate with each other to realize your dream through interactive art and storytelling.

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Our vision is a world where experimental multimedia art is a way of being, with our shared studios and coworking spaces, to our immersive experiences with interactive installations. We strive to provide a supportive environment that encourages creativity, catharsis and connection. We also offer teaching and learning opportunities, workshops, and host events that bring together the local art and music scene. We are passionate about cultivating our own “third place” where people can regularly congregate, learn, and create.

 

Exploring our experiences in between ‘what was’ and ‘what is next’, we embrace the qualities of ambiguity, disorientation, and the magic that can be found in the middle of time. Anyone and anything can easily find themselves deeply immersed in a Liminal Space.

OUR STORY

Liminal Space started as a small event at 11th Hour Coffee in downtown Santa Cruz, with a small group of people coming together to share their love of ambient music. But as more and more people began to join and contribute their art, our group quickly outgrew the small space. With the help of the Circle of Friends, we took over the Circle Church and transformed it into what has been described as a "mini Meow Wolf" with several rooms and nooks filled with art installations, giant murals covering the walls inside and out, and a burning sense of curiosity and inspiration.

 

Our first event at the space, "Northern Lights", sold out the venue with over 800 tickets sold. We had vendors, musicians, artists, and workshops. We use every building as a collaborative art and work space before and after events, giving people of all ages and backgrounds a unique place to express their creativity. Since then, we have held several more successful community events, but unfortunately the Circle Church is now facing demolition and we are in search of a new, permanent place to call home.

OUR FUTURE

The future of our project is bright and ambitious. We envision a permanent physical location where we can provide our members and visitors with an accessible space for education, community, recreation and fun. We plan to offer monthly memberships with workshops, art studios, a fully staffed event venue and more. We also hope to offer youth outreach and after-school programs, along with daily walk-through art exhibits encouraging tourism and bringing something special to Santa Cruz. Together, these (and more) offerings create a sustainable business model, providing a legendary space that we hope to expand to more cities.

 

We have a strong vision for our art collective and are committed to taking it to the next level. We have a talented team of creative and driven individuals who are passionate about creating meaningful, powerful works of art. To make this vision a reality, we need your help. We are always looking for funding, volunteer work, and more from our community. If you are interested in learning more about how you can help or get involved, please click the link below.

 

The only thing we are missing is YOU!

Join our Patreon and let's craft more Liminal worlds!

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