#30

ONE HOUR IMPROVISATION

One person writes the names of six painters on six index cards. The first index card is shown to the performer, and the performer is instructed to create a painting in the style of the painter listed on the first card. After ten minutes, the painter is shown the second card. The performer immediately stops work on the first painting and begins work on a painting in the style of the most recently named painter. The process is repeated until one hour has elapsed.

Notes:
--The performer may use any materials that are on hand
--If the performer is unfamiliar with the work of any given painter, the performer must stop painting for ten minutes. The surface meant to be painted at that time must be left blank.
--Variations are encouraged.

#29

Put up garage sale flyers in your neighborhood. However, instead of leading people to a garage sale, the flyers will lead people to an art installation/exhibit/performance.

#28

Find the score to a piece of music. Read all the notations aloud: time signature, key signature, notes, durations, dynamics, etc. Do it with or without an instrument in your hands.

#27

Spend a day saying nothing but negative things to everyone you encounter. Spend the next day saying nothing but positive things to everyone. Repeat, reversing order.

#26

Go to New York State during "Regents Week." Go to a high school and demand to take several exams. Demand that your scores be sent to "state ed." Contact "state ed" and ask to see your exam. Document your experiences.

#25

Move all your belongings from your current residence to another location (a house, apartment, condo, public park, street corner, etc). Once all your belongings have been moved, move again. Repeat this exercise until you are tired of it.

#24

Write down the name of every individual who comes off as an arrogant ass. Put them in categories such as "Poetry Bloggers," "Hollywood Types," "Indie Musicians," etc. The category with the most names wins.