Creative Collective Meeting 9/18/11, 2-4 PM
Barry, Erica, Malia
1. Sharing inspiration and stories behind the work in the gallery: Music…the human form…self-portraits…current events…symbolism of blue sky… discussion of relationship between origin and interpretation of artwork
2. What’s going on with the Collective? It’s time for our second annual self-examination to determine how we want to move forward! Last fall it was a broad survey of all the e-mail list to determine the interests and needs of the community; this time the “core” membership must engage in the discussion.
For next meeting, please think about these questions for discussion:
REFLECTIVE QUESTIONS (some different ways to frame):
Think about your role in the Collective. Would you like it to be different/bigger/smaller? How could it [realistically] change?
What IS working for you about the Collective? What might help it work better for you?
What is the value of the Collective for you? How could it more valuable to you?
What are you contributing to the Collective? What are you getting out of it?
CONCRETE QUESTIONS:
How do we want to focus our meetings—planning shows? Sharing work? Making art? Something else?
If we have a show after this one, how should it be done? Theme?, list of tasks and deadlines, other planning… Fall Show scheduled through 10/28
NUTS & BOLTS QUESTIONS:
What is the actual membership—list of paid, current members?
Treasurer’s update—what funds are available, what has been spent and on what?
Labels—for Artists’ Market, gallery shows: we need to get consistent about this!
