Great First Meeting of the South Calgary Artist Network

Tonight was the very first meeting of the South Calgary Artist Network!  

All welcome, no cost, drop in, free parking,  Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30 pm

Ideas arising from the first meeting for the network -

- chance to have a conversation with other artists and share projects in a south venue

- critique between peers

- technical information exchange

- mentorship

- Social media - sharing how to's

- Creating a jargon dictionary

- a business card file of artists that are open to sharing techniques and information

- a business card file for art enthusiasts to check out if they are looking for art or an artist.

- a binder of resources started with thanks to Chris Carson from Visual Arts Alberta - we have brochures from VAA, CARFAC (Canadian Artist Representation)  If you come across interesting information regarding the arts, please feel free to pick up an extra copy and pass it on to the network

- guest speakers

- connection to other artist networks and arts groups events, through shared members.

- cross pollination between artistic disciplines

Excellent Venue and amazing Fish Creek Library staff!  Thank you for enthusiastic support, for setting up the room with tables and chairs, and having the tea and coffee on.  The network is receiving incredible support from the library. The library is blogging and tweeting, giving us free space, free parking, refreshments and a hot spot for internet access.

Thank you to Calgary 2012, Calgary Arts Development, Visual Arts Alberta, Culture Calgary, and Fish Creek Library for helping get the word out!  Sorry if I missed anyone. 

The meeting room is on the second floor by the back of the children's department.  Meetings are the 3rd thursday of each month.  Come on down for a warm welcome.  If you have ideas or a project you are working on, please feel free to share!