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-. .. unpredictable and this too takes away a demo. The professional artists can be more effective, but the results are a bit model. There was a strong show of hands The consensus was that self-organized member groups was the preferred expressing interest in participating. Some guidelines and suggestions: o The groups should include no more than 10 participants o Implement a form and process to add structure and order. o There is a significant learning curve in learning how to critique development of stage similar a at are that artists of be should groups o The It would be useful to bring in people to instruct a new group on doing critiques. o We could use several sessions e.g. evening, daytime, weekends, etc. -- groups. What we need now is for members to step forward who would organize such critique (rene@proto87.org or 604-904-8404) volunteered to organize a session for Sunday evenings. Rene Gourlay can join We will post the formation of these critique groups on our website and in future newsletters so that members them in the future if there is room. Member Interactions - this session was led by jacque Manning. We want more opportunities as artists and members to interact with each other, to get encouragement and inspiration. Even the breaks at our monthly meetings are busy with signing up for events and workshops, using the Library, etc. How do we create new and better ways of getting the interactions each of us needs or wants? We do have the coffee What else breaks, committee work, receptions, and we have seen some members create there own critique groups. should be thinking of? The suggestions that were raised included: o More critique groups, as in the previous discussion o Annual pot-luck picnics, in addition to the Yuletide party in December o Gallery hopping o Painting groups, or Open Studio sessions, with and without mentors o Life Drawing groups o Smaller art shows example, the first Friday of a month, with reception o Social times an artist related reception, perhaps around a discussion of a art related topic mediums, etc. that may not fit for a monthly demo -- -- -- e.g. egg tempura, which There was a good show of hands to support many of these ideas. The Board is working on securing a venue at idea. of type some of these may he held, sort of a `clubhouse' The BIG Show - this session was led by Larry Achtemichuk survey and some Based on the good experience of other communities and artist groups, input from the member be: would it discussions of the Board, a proposal for a large show was presented. Briefly, o A large, unjuried show of some 700 or so paintings o Target for one day in November to exploit the pre-holiday period. on this show instead, but we o We would not have a fall mall show and redirect the volunteer team to focus would need some new things done for this show, and an expanded volunteer team. entry fee in the first year or o This is a multi-year strategy, will not he as successful in the first year. Propose an two and eliminate it over time. from the raffle tickets to add to o We will likely hold a raffle for a draw for a donated painting. Use the names would also help us to our data base of contacts. We would give the proceeds of the raffle to a charity which publicize the event. secured the gorgeous, new Parkgate There was strong support for this idea. Since the meeting Jacquie Manning has in the morning (e.g. 6:30 or 7, open at early up set would We Community Centre for a show on Saturday, November 10. 10 and close perhaps at 7PM). is central to very nice townhouses and The Parkgate Centre, while not central to the North Shore is easy to get to. It Centre. We wilL be able to easily Shopping residential areas; it is next door to a new library, next door to the Parkgate inform thousands of visitors who visit the area daily about our show. Manning if you are able to help in We had a number of people to assist with this planning effort. Please contact Jacquie any way. More details and plans will come soon.