Josef, Don't know if this is of service...back in 1997, the Washington State Arts Commission convened a series of OS gatherings around the state on the future of the arts in the state. In all, about 1,500 people from individual artists to major arts organizations participated. The arts commission created a strategic plan that guided them for years from the experience; not to mention deepening the quality of relationships between and among the organizations involved.
The story is at: http://www.opencirclecompany.com/OSWSACStory.htm open-heartedly, Peggy ________________________________ Peggy Holman The Open Circle Company 15347 SE 49th Place Bellevue, WA 98006 (425) 746-6274 www.opencirclecompany.com For pre-orders with a 20% discount on the new edition of The Change Handbook, go to: www.bkconnection.com/ChangeHandbook "An angel told me that the only way to step into the fire and not get burnt, is to become the fire". -- Drew Dellinger ----- Original Message ----- From: joralt To: osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 4:39 AM Subject: Re: [OSLIST] OS with Artists Dear Kerry So far my experience is quite frustrating as the level of skepticism in this region towards anything inclusive and open is rather high. When I search the web, there is very little activity that’s going on and a recent symposium that was held on the subject of the current affairs in the field of the visual arts, was held in the usual "know it all experts" style, "explaining" the problems to the community of artists, who were sitting quietly and listening to what those "experts" have to say. Still, I believe that a good idea like OS will eventually prevail given some time to familiarize with the concepts. Thanks for sharing. Josef Josef Ralt mobile:972528000278 home:97236821621 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joeralt -----Original Message----- From: OSLIST [mailto:osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu] On Behalf Of kerry napuk Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 8:29 AM To: osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu Subject: Re: OS with Artists Hi Josef Open Futures did a series of events with the Scottish Arts Council. In fact my first event was with 175 people to look at the future of the theatre sector. It worked because the whole system (actors, directors, administrators, companies across Scotland, funders and the media) was in one room - a trolly shed converted into a gigantic gallery. The group established a new set of priorities including children's theatre, which the Council wanted to promote but did not know how to do. While the event was in 1997, people still talk about the change that took place. So, if you can get everyone who has an interest and stake in "the artistic community," they will identify their key issues and find ways to deal with them. Good luck! Kerry Edinburgh www.openfutures.com * * ========================================================== osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html To learn about OpenSpaceEmailLists and OSLIST FAQs: http://www.openspaceworld.org/oslist -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.3/423 - Release Date: 8/18/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.3/423 - Release Date: 8/18/2006 * * ========================================================== osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html To learn about OpenSpaceEmailLists and OSLIST FAQs: http://www.openspaceworld.org/oslist * * ========================================================== osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html To learn about OpenSpaceEmailLists and OSLIST FAQs: http://www.openspaceworld.org/oslist
