tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988591403253609681.post3814026064119167395..comments2024-03-23T23:28:16.736+00:00Comments on Megan Chapman's Studio Blog: All fired up...Megan Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07802226660706662685noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988591403253609681.post-44965364870110210812007-09-21T19:40:00.000+01:002007-09-21T19:40:00.000+01:00I say YES! of course getting all of us together in...I say YES! of course getting all of us together in the same place at the same time is akin to hearding a pack of cats, but what the hell?! it shouldn't stop us from trying...<BR/><BR/>and stephanie, I second your suggestion for a community based arts club of sorts. I've had something like that in my head off and on for years, and I still believe there's a need for it in our community. hey, maybe that could be one of our first topics of discussion over a potluck dinner!<BR/><BR/>count me in, Megan ;-).smoorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15689968747774970815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988591403253609681.post-16157363277460721122007-09-19T18:07:00.000+01:002007-09-19T18:07:00.000+01:00I've been thinking about this now a few days and t...I've been thinking about this now a few days and the potential and the power and the impact of bringing together artist is amazing to think about. It is nothing less complicated than bringing together one hundred leaders of different religious faiths, but WOW! think of the power that kind of event would have.<BR/><BR/>A little closer to reality, I agree that there are so many "versions" of artists that the act of bringing lots of "us" together needs to be under an incredibly broad and loosly defined umbrella. I am one who believes everyone is an artist in some way, in the sense that we all are curious and creative beings. We can learn a lot from each other in a forum like this, as we keep an open mind.<BR/><BR/>For example, I think of the Monday Knight Night at Hand Held, and there you have a small setting surrounded by yarn in hundreds of colors and styles, a diverse group of knitters, and some wine where creativity and collaboration and learning and and and!!<BR/><BR/>Ultimately, I think I share your vision of someday having a PLACE where local artists can gather and work. What if there was a place where one could rent a space to paint, or build, or solder, or teach or experiment or WHATEVER, but the equiptment was communal. Like an athletic club, only for artists!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988591403253609681.post-18576839959058356262007-09-18T18:40:00.000+01:002007-09-18T18:40:00.000+01:00I would love to do something to bring the Fayettev...I would love to do something to bring the Fayetteville art community together. Unfortunately, I'm not in the right place at the right time. Maybe I can get involved when I am next around (despite not being an artist and definitely not being 'local'). Anyway, my big idea would be a monthly pot-luck dinner party. It could be hosted at a different house every month with the host providing the place and the other artists providing the food. I know - it is a bit of a kufuffle to organise these things but it is always worth the effort.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988591403253609681.post-28516926856477521072007-09-18T04:36:00.000+01:002007-09-18T04:36:00.000+01:00I agree completely. I think that it's pretty comm...I agree completely. I think that it's pretty common for artists to have a tendency towards isolation or at least privacy, though. Not to generalize that all artists are introverts.....<BR/><BR/>but do you know what I mean? <BR/><BR/>I think organizing any number of people is a daunting task, too. So I read what you've written and I think, "Yes, yes!" but then, "Well...uh...who's going to get them all together? Not me...I have the usual list of lame, but true, excuses (job, child)." <BR/><BR/>Maybe we could ask KXUA to have a secret code song so when they play it, we'll all just show up Batman-style, at someone's house, ready to combine our forces.Alannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10365026819105241575noreply@blogger.com