29 Jun
2013
29 Jun
'13
8:02 p.m.
I have been to every Art Murmur first Friday since we got the box office, except one when
I had another show. I have never been shushed to my knowledge. We have had lots of fun
stuff going on for first Fridays, mainly just because people show up and bring stuff; a
lot of it DIY projects that encourage people to get involved. I love what our first
fridays have become organically. I'm so happy just to have a space where I can show
new projects anytime, it's a real luxury. It has been very social, and very fun.
The thing is I work full-time at a non art related job, and I can't take on the role
of the person who organizes a show there or promotes an event there. If you want to do
any of those things, I encourage you to step up and do it! I just find that as much as I
want to have unlimited time to do all these things, that making art is about all I have
time to do, and even that is questionable.
I agree about security being an issue and I am not sure how to resolve that. I am not
comfortable leaving work out in the community room because it might be stolen. It's
also a problem when inviting other artists to leave work there.
I think the only way people will come there to see art on Saturday stroll is if we become
Art Murmur official. I checked into it and brought it up at a couple meetings but we
weren't ready to do that at that time. I would support that move if I don't have
to put in too much time being a gallery personnel. It's work! Lots of work. How much
free time do you have? Do you want to do it? I don't have the time or energy but I
think you have good ideas.
Tracy
On Jun 29, 2013, at 7:35 PM, Romy Ilano <romy(a)snowyla.com> wrote:
Tracy,
There was some discussion of getting more First Friday traffic into SudoRoom. I think it
was at one of the meetings--I think there was talk of possibly having the public terminal
downstairs (?) and slightly outside on the street.
I think Jenny was working with substack on a possible "5 minutes of fame"
during First Friday. This would bring more people and possibly motivate the artists. There
could be a projector closer to the street?
problem is: we don't have a permit to stand on the street, might annoy our landlord
Potential security issue as someone has been robbed at gunpoint
the main room is hidden from the main street and kind of forlorn. There's not a
streetfront. This is a lot of competition with First Fridays which is a highly social
event.
Maybe you can make the art event more social? Mix it up with an art opening (they're
showing films) or a fashion show? I'm not sure.
I personally see Saturday Strolls as more interesting, and there's less competition
with the big social gathering and peacock strutting that goes along with with First
Fridays. Most of the people that go to the art murmur are cool, but they are very
distracted with socializing, hanging out with friends. It might not be interesting to them
to go to the SudoRoom unless you could find a way to make it interesting to someone who is
on a date/ out drinking with people?
On Sat, Jun 29, 2013 at 6:19 PM, Tracy Jacobs <kinetical(a)comcast.net> wrote:
Hi Romy,
I know about Saturday stroll, it would be nice to be open then too, but I can't
personally commit to being there every Saturday. I think it would be great to get an
official Art Murmur membership too, if we have enough people interested in sharing that
expense and the responsibilities that come with it. I'm glad you're here now and
interested in the Art possibilities! I like your charicatures so much, do you have some
ready to show?
It's harder than I thought to get people to bring in work to show there. I tried for
a few months and gave up, because I felt overextended. Still, we always manage to have
some fun event or other on the First Friday, and the space has potential for
showing/selling art for sure. We should talk more about what to do with it.
Really happy to have your input/enthusiasm.
Tracy
On Jun 29, 2013, at 5:56 PM, Romy Ilano <romy(a)snowyla.com> wrote:
Tracy
There's not only the art murmur but also the Saturday Stroll... [the morning after]
http://oaklandartmurmur.org/events/tags/saturday-stroll/
There's an art gallery downstairs in the same building, and they are always open
during the Saturday Stroll. I don't know the name of
the gallery but it might be cool to check with them. They are certainly open during art
murmur. Maybe it would be good to coordinate with them as well?
On Sat, Jun 29, 2013 at 2:10 PM, Tracy Jacobs <kinetical(a)comcast.net> wrote:
Anyone thinking about stuff to do for Art Murmur, on the 5th? It is definitely still
happening, though the city can't afford to close the street; I guess it costs like
$25,000 per each event! I'm planning to go in and clean the community room a bit
beforehand, and if I can, bring some art. If I can get all the parts ready, I'd like
to set up a
zootrope with a turntable and strobe light, so that people can make their own claymation.
It's super fun for all ages.
If anyone else has ideas or stuff to bring that would be awesome. Hope to see you all
there.
Tracy
www.funkyautomata.com
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