29 Jun
2013
29 Jun
'13
8:04 p.m.
I don't have the time or energy to organize any art shows during Art Murmur
-- It is a fine event, I wish you all well!
I actually dislike going to SudoRoom or downtown Oakland during Art
Murmur--too stressful or crowded for me. If there's anything I can do
online to help with the Saturday Stroll that would be interesting. I don't
have much time either and am also working full time.
On Sat, Jun 29, 2013 at 8:02 PM, Tracy Jacobs <kinetical(a)comcast.net> wrote:
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;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;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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