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goals
 
short term – 6 months to 1 year establishing
  • Present Proposal for use of ACAD studio space
  • Create Studio Work during the summer
  • Host an event/exhibition/sale late summer, early fall
  • Business Plan : financial plans, marketing strategy, forcasts
  • Bylaws written and adopted
  • Have 10-12 core members in place
  • Hold first general meeting
  • Incorporate
  • Create a bursary for ACAD Fibre Arts student
  • Find Capital Money
  • Find and Establish Permanent Space
  • Set out Policies and Procedures for Studio Space
  • Develop website/ blog/ space sign-up system
mid term – 1 to 3 years developing
  • Develop membership and waiting list for core members
  • Develop classes and outreach/ community interaction
  • Develop exhibition strategy
  • Develop PR strategy
  • Start savings plan for future capital expenses
  • Develop equipment upgrade/ maintenance plan
  • 1 year studio anniversary celebration
  • Develop partnership with arts organizations in Calgary
  • Develop bulk supply buying for members
long term – 3 to 5 years sustainability
  • Have long term lease secured (10-25 years)
  • Have a good base of members (200) and a waiting list of core membership
  • Have a year round community programming
  • Develop artist residencies
  • 5 year studio anniversary