Ten years ago Indy Arts was founded to provide resources for media, arts and cultural programs and producers left out of the mainstream of traditional forms of support. The celebration of a decade of help for independent artists culminated in a huge display of some of the best and most innovative acts in the Bay Area, integrating live acting, music, dance, art and media production demonstrations in Golden Gate Park.

Tabling on the Music Course brought to light some little known independent documentary producers and a representative from CounterCorp, San Francisco's anti-corporate film festival. San Francisco 'Zine Fest was one of the most popular booths for young adults, while children sang along to new lyrics put to old tunes by the Raging Grannies promoting healthy eating. Visitors of all ages crowded around demonstrations of recycled art projects including Trash Mash-Up, where plastic bags were instantly turned into hats and accessories before a wide-eyed audience.

Non-profit Independent Arts and Media/Indy Arts provides production, sponsorship, promotional, and other services that are always free or affordable. Their stated goal is to "strengthen a culture of democracy in which individuals fully participate in their communities through vibrant arts, media and public affairs experiences".

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