SpringfieldGallery

Hey there gallery members!

     I tried to call a meeting on Monday the 9th.  However, the new televised morning announcements seem to be causing communication problems as they are not currently working in every homeroom.  I am hoping to have a full meeting next wednesday, please let me know if you cannot make this meeting.

     The directors met last week to make some decesions and figure out the direction we want the art gallery to go.  Basically, we discussed the theme and hopeful date of our first show, how we want to present our gallery opening, and how we want to utilize the internet tools Mrs. Valenza has provided, such as this blog and our Flickr account. 

     In accordance with First Fridays downtown, we’d like to set a monthly date to have a gallery opening for each new show.  Our goal for the first show is early November, (first Mondays? Wednesdays? Anything??)  provided the panels are made and we are physically prepared.  If it is possible (we know insurance may be an issue), we’d like to showcase the artwork of the teachers.  We realize that as artist, we’d be nothing without our education, so we want to show where we came from, so to speak. 

     If that is not possible due to insurance reasons and such, our “Plan B” for our first show is a “Best Of” theme.  Anyone involved in the gallery will be encouraged to submit one piece that, in their opinion, is their most succesful or favorite piece.  It can be a finished project, a sketch, a gesture drawing, anything as long as it is your own. 

     As for the online resources, the blog is our best communication tool.  I don’t know how many outside people will view it, so the focus is a way for me to tell the rest of the members when the next meeting is, things discussed at previous meetings in case you missed them, etc.  Checking the blog once a week or so is a VERY GOOD IDEA for all gallery members.

     The Flickr account is not so straighforward, however.  When the directors met, someone brought up a point saying that if all the artwork is showcased online, we may not have a very good turnout at gallery openings.  We would like to isolate the Flickr account to use to showcase previous shows and collections.

     I would LOVE feedback from anyone and everyone on these issues, either post here on the blog or find me in school, either one is perfect.  I’ll give everyone a definite date on the next meeting either Monday or Tuesday of next week, hope to see you there!

~Laura.

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