SD CoLab: An arts collaborative workspace

Help Us Beautify

We’re looking for capable craftsmen, aesthetic wizards, and whimsical auteurs to help us breathe life into our new location. Do you have a gift for transforming a space into harmonious and energizing environments? After months of hard work building out the space, we get to layout the departments and adorn each area. Join us for the finishing touches before our Grand Opening!

Sign up to transform CoLab 3.0 into a maker’s dream!
• Saturday, November 2
• Sunday, November 3

Access our Volunteer Portal at: https://app.initlive.com/JE/3f8zxlgy7y9am7

All skill levels and abilities welcome!
Please bring work gloves if you have them. We have spares but it's a good idea to have your own. Water and snacks will be provided but if you have special needs, please plan accordingly.

Please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] with any questions.

Help us build a space for artists and makers to inspire and thrive.

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Gate Hours are Strictly Enforced
We’re overwhelmed with the enthusiasm to show up at The Cosmic Masquerade. A friendly reminder that anyone arriving after the gate closes at night or before the gate opens in the morning will be turned away until we open. Security will be stationed at the gate to enforce this rule. There will be no exceptions for any reason (no matter who you talked to). Our staff needs rest to be their best cheery self to efficiently and delightfully welcome you to the event. Thank you for being considerate.

OCTOBER 16-20

OFFICIAL EVENT OPEN GATE TIME
• Wednesday: 12:00 pm to midnight
• Thursday: 9:00 am to midnight
• Friday: 9:00 am to midnight
• Saturday: 9:00 am through 9:00 pm

To find out more information about arrival, visit our webpage at:
https://sdyoutopia.com/gate-information/

If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet for this glittering showcase, buy them today at:
https://sdyoutopia.com/tickets-2024/

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No Clubhouse, Bar or Pool Access

The day after we left YOUtopia Spring 2023, the health inspector came and had to shut down the pool. Occupancy at the pool in spring was fairly limited because it was unknown, but as the event continued the word got out. Attendees weren’t adhering to the rules by bathing before they entered the pool which resulted in unsanitary conditions.

Attendees will NOT be allowed access to the Clubhouse, bar or pool for this event. If you need a refreshing, fun time, please check out Foam Home’s organic wash and dance experience!



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Event Guide & Event Map
This galactic gala is almost in our orbit! Before we crest the event horizon,, make sure you have all the proper tools to chart these unnavigated realms:

EVENT GUIDE
https://sdyoutopia.com/event-guide/
The Who, What, and Where of YOUtopia 2024. This year’s Event Guide is hosted on the DUST App. Discover Arts, Camps, and Events. We’ve provided 3 different way to view the guide:

1. Download the DUST app at https://dust.events
This is recommended as the most robust way to get the up-to-date information about our events. If you’re going to lose data or WiFi onsite, we recommend you download updates before you head on-site. A couple useful tips:https://sdyoutopia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/UsefulTips_DUSTapp.pdf

2. Download the PDF here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18FYUJuB0wFMcFwZxs70lxYeAsyus5D4y/view?usp=drive_link

3. View the lists of Events, Arts, & Camps through our website: https://sdyoutopia.com/event-guide/

EVENT MAP
Check out our beautiful map to orient yourself and find your favorite camps, astounding art, and event services: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cnJoiuzLcRcGMqqw6uWm5JJhbzOro5MA/view?usp=drive_link

SURVIVAL GUIDE
A resource, for both new and returning YOUtopians, on how to best thrive in this vast and awesome space. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xh5C6Ysy0uwmBCJFN81LPFsgI5YAXS-I/view?usp=sharing



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YOUtopia 2024 Survival Guide

The Cosmic Masquerade’s Survival Guide is here to help you curate your best experience. It is a great resource on how to best thrive in this one-of-a-kind, infinite space.

Download the PDF* to access a wealth of information, including pack lists, common practices, and details on our beautiful venue, the DeAnza Springs Resort.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xh5C6Ysy0uwmBCJFN81LPFsgI5YAXS-I/view?usp=sharing

* Reception is limited at the event site, so please be sure to download it to your mobile devices for quick reference.

And don’t forget your General Admission Ticket and Vehicle Pass. Buy them today at: https://sdyoutopia.com/tickets-2024/



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Gate Information

Our Gate & Greeters team eagerly awaits your arrival. Some information to inform your entry into the cosmos:
October 16-20

APPROVED EARLY ARRIVAL
Anyone arriving prior to the initial gate opening on Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. must be on the Early Arrival List. If you arrive early without being on the list, you will be turned away and staged in the parking lot until the gates reopen.
• Monday - Tuesday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm - Theme Camps members & Artists who’ve been pre-approved and on the Early Arrival List.
• Wednesday: 9:00 am – 11:59 am – Theme Camps members & Artists who’ve been pre-approved and on the Early Arrival List.

OFFICIAL EVENT OPEN GATE TIME
• Wednesday: 12:00 pm to midnight
• Thursday: 9:00 am to midnight
• Friday: 9:00 am to midnight
• Saturday: 9:00 am through 9:00 pm

To find out more information about arrival, visit our webpage at:
https://sdyoutopia.com/gate-information/

If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet for this glittering showcase, buy them today at:
https://sdyoutopia.com/tickets-2024/



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Get Floored!
You’re gonna be gobsmacked when you see the progress we’ve made. We’re putting some finishing touches on our classroom and sewing department and looking for a small team to help us lay out groovy carpeting this weekend!

• September 28, Saturday
• September 29, Sunday

Sign up via the Volunteer Portal at: https://app.initlive.com/JE/80yipoo0x78zx7

All skill levels and abilities welcome! Please bring work gloves if you have them. We have spares but it’s a good idea to have your own. Water and snacks will be provided but if you have special needs, please plan accordingly.

A heartfelt thanks to the generosity and kind spirits of our community. We couldn’t do this without you.

Please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] with any questions.

Help us build a space for artists and makers to inspire and thrive.

Vehicles & Parking Guidelines
Don’t forget your vehicle pass! This year, in order to accommodate a higher population, we ‘re moving more vehicles to parking areas along the northern perimeter of the event space, allowing for open camping closer to the festivities. And as always, we greatly encourage carpooling!

Find out which vehicle pass is best for you by visiting:
https://sdyoutopia.com/venue-camping-info/vehicles-parking/

Buy your general admission ticket and vehicle pass soon!
https://sdyoutopia.com/tickets-2024/


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Extended Deadlines
With almost one month out from the event, you have a couple more opportunities to be part of the revelry!

Art
Placement deadlines have passed, but we welcome late art placement requests and will do our best to accommodate them. Late-placed art may not appear on the printed map but may still appear in the online map and activity guide through the Dust app. Please email [email protected] for more information.

DMV
If you have a large Art Car that requires special placement considerations, please apply ASAP! Register by completing the Art Car Application to be featured in our event guide: https://forms.gle/uCejRkNAnbmzNYtg8
Pre-event Art Car Applications deadline is Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 11:59pm.

Center Camp wants YOU!
Bring your star acts to Center Camp’s Launch Pad!
You now have until September 15th!! Center Camp at YOUTopia is a hub for all travelers - It’s free-range fun with treats for your intergalactic journey!
There are only a few slots left so here are some ideas to consider launching:
• Are you into morning stretching? Looking for morning Yoga and Meditation classes for the early risers. Hit up the Sign-Up form and let us know how you want to welcome the day star.
• Like to share your culinary creations? Launch our taste buds into orbit by taking over the communal kitchen, visit the Sign-Up form to tell us more.
• Share YOUr Art! Let us know if you have some outdoor-friendly art that you wish to share with the community by displaying it at Center Cemp. Contact us at [email protected] and we will do our best to make this happen.
KEEP SHINING, KEEP YOUR IDEAS COMING!
Sign Up Today:: https://forms.gle/AZcPbYjEHcy66YSq7



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August Build Schedule - Finalize Phase 1
We’re in the FINAL stages for Phase 1 of build-out on our new space and we can’t wait for the hum of creativity to fill our halls. We’re going to push hard to wrap this up by the end of August to start setting up our departments. Please come and learn some new skills while enjoying the company of some rad people and ensuring a creative space for future artists.

August’s Build Schedule:
• Aug 3rd - Saturday
• Aug 10 & 11 Saturday & Sunday
• Aug 18 Sunday
• Aug 24 & 25 Saturday & Sunday
• Aug 31 & Sep 1 (TBD- not confirmed yet)

Access our Volunteer Portal at: https://app.initlive.com/JE/3f8zxlgy7y9am7

Please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] with any questions.

Help us build a space for artists and makers to inspire and thrive.

Volunteers Needed!

Build-out at CoLab continues this weekend. We need volunteers to help sand and paint the finished mezzanine railing as well as continue to work on the mega-wall of silence by priming & painting the classroom.

No prior skills are needed. We will teach or guide everyone on what to do and how to do it safely. We can't do this without your help so please consider spending some of your valuable time with us!

• July 27 (Sat): 2 shifts (10am-1pm & 1pm-5pm)
• July 28 (Sun): 2 shifts (10am-1pm & 1pm-5pm)
Sign up for shift by accessing our Volunteer Portal at: https://app.initlive.com/JE/3f8zxlgy7y9am7

Please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] with any questions.

Help us build a space for artists and makers to inspire and thrive.

Our August Stitch ‘n Bitch sewing workshop is this weekend!

This class will be casual and social. We'll get familiar with the machines, work on some stitching, and talk about what skills or projects would be fun to include in upcoming classes. Participants are welcome to bring a small project to work on or spend their time practicing stitch skills on provided scrap fabric.

Register today at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stitch-and-bitch-registration-696381294197

We're ready for YOU! DMV and Art Grant applications are open.

🚀 Calling All YOUtopians: Transform Your Ride into Art! 🚀

Hey there! 🎉 Are YOU ready to take your YOUtopia experience to a whole new dimension of creativity? We're thrilled to invite all you amazing souls to be a part of the Art Car extravaganza at Youtopia Fall 2023! 🎨🚗

🌈 Fuel Your Imagination
Do you have a burning desire to fuse art, technology, and community spirit? Dream of turning your vehicle into a moving masterpiece? Now's your time to shine! We're looking for passionate minds to submit their mind-blowing Art Car concepts and set the desert ablaze with their artistic brilliance.

💃 Cruise, Connect, Create
Imagine rolling through the YOUtopia landscape in your very own Art Car – a mobile dance floor, an interactive gallery, a beacon of inspiration. Your creation will not only rev up the vibes but also become a hub for fellow YOUtopians to gather, connect, and celebrate together!

🎉 How to Make It Happen
Click the link to our Art Car FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/2p9f4he5

Art Car Application Form: https://forms.gle/ft5mQmmNjkiXkoeAA
Deadline for Art Grant Application is September 16, 2023 at 11:59 PM

Art Grant Application Form: https://forms.gle/mhzvjfvhJRF2qn1y5
Deadline for Art Grant Application is September 12, 2023 at 11:59 PM

*NOTE: if you intend to apply for an Art Grant or if you have a large Art Car that requires special placement considerations, you may need to apply well before this deadline!

📷Sabella Lichtman, Xuza Art Car, YOUtopia 2019

# artcar

Create Our Temple

We are calling out to you, our brilliant community, to conjure up our YOUtopia Fall 2023 Temple!

The Temple provides space for everyone in our community to reflect, grieve, process and move forward. Participants emerge consoled and inhabiting Immediacy while honoring both past experiences and future potentials.

The Temple is also a work of Art that can set the tenor for the whole of the Event. We invite ideas grand or modest, solemn or whimsical.

While building the Temple is no simple undertaking, we want to support you! Manifest your vision by filling out the Art Grant Application:

Form: https://forms.gle/nyyyb2dg3CPnNtvB6
Due: August 14 by 11:59 pm

Don't hesitate to contact our Art Curation team at [email protected] with questions.

We cannot wait to be brought into your circle of creative conception!

📷Moss | The Temple of Floating Compression, YOUtopia Spring 2023’s official temple