[sudo-discuss] Fwd: [omnilogistics] [Critical] Cannot pass new member Rise Above printing

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On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 6:20 PM, Matthew Senate <mattsenate at gmail.com> wrote:
> For meeting on Weds, an OMNI proposal for a tenant (non-member?):

Hey everybody, I've invited Gabriela to visit the Sudo meeting on
Wednesday! If you'd like to discuss her proposal and ask any
questions, please arrive promptly at 7pm. Thanks. :)

> Rise Above Graphics is a screen print shop run by myself and occasional
> other helpers. We specialize in printing on fabric and clothing. We print
> limited edition runs of artist designed t-shirts as well as doing custom
> printing for a wide variety of customers. We also offer design services.
>
> I started the print operation in 2005 after much trial and error and self
> teaching. What started out small has gained a lot of momentum and now Rise
> Above has an excellent reputation and almost more work that we can sometimes
> handle. We print for many local artists, bands, shops, schools, etc. and
> offer discounts for non-profits.
>
> I've had a dream of joining efforts with others for a long time. When I was
> ready to move into a public space I was fortunate enough to come across a
> wonderful corner spot on Telegraph and decided to expand into an art gallery
> as well. It was such a pleasure to spend 3 years there helping artists and
> guest curators use the space for a wide variety of creativity and
> expression. Rise Above and Smokeys Tangle developed the Temescal Art Hop and
> maintained the Temescal First Fridays and I'm hoping we can both find a way
> to resist being pushed out of the neighborhood and keep supporting the arts
> in Temescal.
>
> Now that I am being evicted from my spot, for condo conversion I'm looking
> to find a place where I can both focus on my print shop and also be part of
> a community with a cross pollination of ideas, efforts and energy.
>
> To be honest I am concerned for the future of this neighborhood, which is
> also my home. Instead of moving my shop elsewhere I'd much prefer to stay
> and join the group effort to maintain conscious growth and resist rampant
> commercialization and homogenization.
>
> My income comes from customers who pay for my design and print skills. It's
> not the most lucrative business but it has been maintaining itself (and my
> daughter and I) for the past several years. I can contribute to the Omni
> financially in the form of rent. I can also offer my print services to the
> community for cheap or barter. I also envison working with the other
> artists/printers/curators/teachers etc. within the collective on
> collaborations of making, learning, art events, etc. The possibilities
> actually seem kind of infinite at this point!
>
> Looking forward to getting to know everyone more and talking more about all
> this potential.
>
> Gabriela Laz