Having moved to the Highlands some years ago we are only too aware of the feeling of not being 'at the centre of things' however its all to easy to sound like you've got a chip on your shoulder about it if you're not careful (which Andy I'm sure you don't)
Our solution to being away from the urban field of action - do it yourself and set up your own events and work (which, Andy, you are doing I think) and get others to want to come to you. The great thing about being away from face to face networks is you use the web better. We have found ambit invaluable in making us feel like we are in touch with what's going on albeit in a slightly narrow field. The CCA topic is as relevant to us as it is to a Glasgow art school undergraduate. It has wider implications than just an administrative decision as it speaks volumes on how we view the role of art in society. As a list we use technology created by the military and as technology based artists we have responsibilities to address such issues. Andy If you want to discuss other subjects please tell me what's stopping you? There is plenty of server space for many different threads I think. Tell us about the Citadel development initiative if you think we'd be interested. I am. And we are all interested i think in non geography and non exclusive. If people don't contribute to the list then i don't care whether they leave or not. everyone has an equal voice - they should use it if they feel they have something to say worth saying even if it reads like they swallowed a dictionary. onwards and outwards simon > From: Andy Kennedy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 12:29:08 +0100 > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: <ambit> FW: meal cca chaos etc > > hmmmm > > May I remind the ambiteers that Glasgow is only one of a variety of cities > in the UK where ambit members may or may not reside. > > The CCA- though an interesting example of a Lottery Rebuild gone wayward. is > but 1 of many struggling, difficult and potentially important buildings. > > Whether ambit is losing or gaining members at this stage it most likely this > is relative to the topics being discussed. I have not been impressed by the > amount of emails I receive at all despite Chris Byrn'e claim that this is > something remarkable. > > Personally I see the list as a way for people to communicate and network > (irrespective of Geography). Perhaps you would like to discuss the Aberdeen > Gallery Policy or Peacock Visual Arst new Citadel Development Initiative > No? OK let's get on. > > If there are a gang of individuals so locked up in their own regional > dilemma's I suggest they set up the - > "I am rather upset about the Glasgow CCA situation list " > and leave some server space and download time free for useful and thoughtful > discussion and information sharing that is respectful to both the > non-geographical and non-exclusive potential of this list. ****************************************************** Simon Fildes & Katrina McPherson Greystones Main Street Newtonmore Highland Region PH20 1DR 01540670002 01540673796 07779106593 07798563799 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.left-luggage.co.uk ************************************************** ------------------------------------------------- a m b i t : networking media arts in scotland post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] archive: http://www.mediascot.org/ambit info: send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and write "info ambit" in the message body -------------------------------------------------
