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''The Acetarium'' is a cooperative run residency and working environment in Somerville Massachusetts managed jointly by [[Benjamin Mako Hill]] and [[Mika Matsuzaki]]. You can find out more about it by visiting the [http://www.acetarium.com Acetarium | ''The Acetarium'' is a cooperative run residency and working environment in Somerville Massachusetts managed jointly by Molly de Blanc, Ethan Sherbondy, and Valerie Young (previously managed jointly by [[Benjamin Mako Hill]] and [[Mika Matsuzaki]]). You can find out more about it by visiting the [http://www.acetarium.com Acetarium 3.0 Website]. In a less formal sense, the cooperative also includes Mirthaterra (AKA, the ''Adjacetarium'') which includes four more permanent bedrooms in an adjacent apartment. The two apartment cook meals as a group and generally have an open door policy. The combined cooperative usually include around eight people — two of which are usually short or medium term guests. | ||
=== Communication === | === Communication === | ||
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* The best is by signing onto the [[Acetarium IRC channel]]. The [[Acetarium IRC channel|channel wiki page]] contains links to resources on how to set up IRC if you've not done that before. | * The best is by signing onto the [[Acetarium IRC channel]]. The [[Acetarium IRC channel|channel wiki page]] contains links to resources on how to set up IRC if you've not done that before. | ||
* Sign up for the [http:// | * Sign up for the [http://lists.acetarium.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/social social mailing list]. | ||
=== Residency program === | === Residency program === | ||
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The Acetarium has, for several years, run an residency program. Residencies are short term visitors, given primarily from those outside the Boston and the United States and are designed to support the work of free software or free culture activists working on clearly identified projects. Food, bikes, and Internet connectivity are provided. Residents typically work on a project and then present their work at a public lecture at the Acetarium at the end of their residency. | The Acetarium has, for several years, run an residency program. Residencies are short term visitors, given primarily from those outside the Boston and the United States and are designed to support the work of free software or free culture activists working on clearly identified projects. Food, bikes, and Internet connectivity are provided. Residents typically work on a project and then present their work at a public lecture at the Acetarium at the end of their residency. | ||
Residents are our guests and a residency is ''not'' a sublet. Of course, if you can help out with bills while you are there, that is always appreciated. | |||
If you think you would be a good candidate for the residency program, do not hesitate to contact [mailto:team@acetarium.com the team], or to contact either of the proprietors individually, for more information or to inquire as to if you would be a good fit. | If you think you would be a good candidate for the residency program, do not hesitate to contact [mailto:team@acetarium.com the team], or to contact either of the proprietors individually, for more information or to inquire as to if you would be a good fit. | ||
Our current resident is: | Our current resident is: | ||
* None! Contact the management if interested. | |||
* | |||
Previous residents include: | Previous residents include: | ||
* [[user:aaronshaw|Aaron Shaw]] | * [[Lisa Marie]] | ||
* [[Mitchell Johnson]] | |||
* [[Alina Xu]] | |||
* [[Nikete Della Penna]] | |||
* [[Carolina Brum Medeiros]] | |||
* [[Mayo Fuster Morell]] (Off and on, 2011-2012) | |||
* [[user:aaronshaw|Aaron Shaw]] (Off and on, 2011-2012) | |||
* [[Andres Lombana Bermudez]] (''Acetarium Resident Fellow, Summer, 2011'') | * [[Andres Lombana Bermudez]] (''Acetarium Resident Fellow, Summer, 2011'') | ||
* [[Noah Swartz]] (''Acetarium Resident Fellow, Winter, 2011'') | * [[Noah Swartz]] (''Acetarium Resident Fellow, Winter, 2011'') | ||
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* [[Dafydd Harries]] (''Acetarium Resident Fellow: Spring 2008'') | * [[Dafydd Harries]] (''Acetarium Resident Fellow: Spring 2008'') | ||
=== | === Misc === | ||
* [[Acetarium/Guidelines]] -- They're like rules, except more flexible! | * [[Acetarium/Guidelines]] -- They're like rules, except more flexible! | ||
* [[Acetarium/Acquisitions]] -- A wish list, planning page for the October 2013 re-opening of the Acetarium. | |||
Revision as of 01:51, 22 June 2016
- For the IRC channel of the same name see Acetarium (IRC).
The Acetarium is a cooperative run residency and working environment in Somerville Massachusetts managed jointly by Molly de Blanc, Ethan Sherbondy, and Valerie Young (previously managed jointly by Benjamin Mako Hill and Mika Matsuzaki). You can find out more about it by visiting the Acetarium 3.0 Website. In a less formal sense, the cooperative also includes Mirthaterra (AKA, the Adjacetarium) which includes four more permanent bedrooms in an adjacent apartment. The two apartment cook meals as a group and generally have an open door policy. The combined cooperative usually include around eight people — two of which are usually short or medium term guests.
Communication
Three of the best ways to stay involved with happenings are:
- The best is by signing onto the Acetarium IRC channel. The channel wiki page contains links to resources on how to set up IRC if you've not done that before.
- Sign up for the social mailing list.
Residency program
The Acetarium has, for several years, run an residency program. Residencies are short term visitors, given primarily from those outside the Boston and the United States and are designed to support the work of free software or free culture activists working on clearly identified projects. Food, bikes, and Internet connectivity are provided. Residents typically work on a project and then present their work at a public lecture at the Acetarium at the end of their residency.
Residents are our guests and a residency is not a sublet. Of course, if you can help out with bills while you are there, that is always appreciated.
If you think you would be a good candidate for the residency program, do not hesitate to contact the team, or to contact either of the proprietors individually, for more information or to inquire as to if you would be a good fit.
Our current resident is:
- None! Contact the management if interested.
Previous residents include:
- Lisa Marie
- Mitchell Johnson
- Alina Xu
- Nikete Della Penna
- Carolina Brum Medeiros
- Mayo Fuster Morell (Off and on, 2011-2012)
- Aaron Shaw (Off and on, 2011-2012)
- Andres Lombana Bermudez (Acetarium Resident Fellow, Summer, 2011)
- Noah Swartz (Acetarium Resident Fellow, Winter, 2011)
- Alex Ose (Acetarium Resident Fellow: Fall 2010)
- Molly de Blanc (Acetarium Resident Fellow: Summer 2010)
- Marcell Mars (Acetarium Resident Fellow: Spring 2010)
- Sarah Adelaida McIntire (Acetarium Resident Fellow and FSF Campaigns Intern: Summer 2009)
- Bernie Innocenti (Acetarium Resident Fellow: Fall 2009)
- Dafydd Harries (Acetarium Resident Fellow: Spring 2008)
Misc
- Acetarium/Guidelines -- They're like rules, except more flexible!
- Acetarium/Acquisitions -- A wish list, planning page for the October 2013 re-opening of the Acetarium.
