What happened on Wednesday was exciting. We made some changes to and clarified what was currently happening which will hopefully spark some participation into most of you and get this thing rolling in the right direction. Several things were decided:
1) the topic was confusing to a lot of people, so we changed it. Collaborating about collaborating had a confusing infinity hold on most of us and we decided changing the topic would help people out. The topic is now "space"
2) we looked at a lot of formats and existing magazines that helped us get a better feel for the format and materials we're using. I will be calling some presses around and getting ballpark estimates for what we want to/can do. For all you motionographers (moceanographers?), we will find a way to mix moving media into the publication as well, DVDs and websites are going to happen, as well as an iPad version (thanks to our newest members).
3) i am trying to figure out the best way to get a list of skill-sets put together, so we will have ready-access to exactly what resources we have at our disposal. Look for that soon!
4) this was decided prior to the meeting, but we are going to start the every-other-week meeting schedule. That puts our next meeting on the 6th of April. Plan ahead. We can get yogurtland afterwards.
5) think of a great group project you want to do. I'm going to start designing a mural/urban art piece. to paint on something.
The excitement level seems high for almost everyone I talk to, so I'm really excited about what is coming. Let's keep using the blog between meetings so that our physical meetings will be productive and focused. Post anything: thoughts, feelings, ideas, random stuff—just keep posting!
Also, my BFA show is up in the HFAC. Go see it and come to the reception on the 30th at 7:00pm.
thanks for sharing the minutes. did you have another mtg on april 6?
ReplyDeleteyou can put me down under the mothering skill set category.
what skill sets are lacking? i can think of who i might know?