Notes from Arts & Culture Network Night
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Arts & Culture Network Night, in partnership with Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. More than 100 people attended the high-energy gathering meant to connect artists, folks from arts organizations and other community members throughout the county.
This was the first Arts & Culture Network Night of 2019, and we are happy to report that Arts & Culture Network Night will be back June 5, 2019!
Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5 at NewBridge Cleveland, 3634 Euclid Ave.
Parking in lot behind building and across the street at the Masonic Temple.
How does it work?
Using Neighbor Up practices, each Arts & Culture Network Night starts with “New & Good” where anyone can share something new or good happening in their lives. After a few people share their good news, the room buzzes with positive energy.
We then have “Business of the Network” when anyone in the room can propose a topic to discuss in small groups for about 20 minutes.
During the “Marketplace,” anyone can make a request for assistance or an offer.
We close the night with “Bumping & Sparking,” a time when participants can follow up with each other and make connections.
Read on for details from Arts & Culture Network Night at the Agora.
Business of the Network
Business of the Network conversations included:
Gilder: How can we engage with the county and other officials to speed up change in the county jail?
LaToya: How are you contributing to the solutions in your neighborhood?
Kate: What can we do to make the arts community more inclusive?
Ryan: What made you say yes today?
Robert: How can I make the most of my art project at the library in Mt. Pleasant?
Kenneth: What are some sustainable fundraising methods for nonprofits?
Marketplace
Marketplace offers, requests & declarations included:
| Name | Request, Offer or Declaration |
| Rachel | Apply Exhibits |
| Robyn R. | Recommendations for an accountant |
| Kate | Request to continue the conversation about creating an inclusive Arts & Culture Community |
| Kate | Zygote Press – Open Call for artist |
| Lila | Artists of different media |
| Chris | Exhibition Space |
| Matt | Offering Head Shots & Portraits |
| Aku | Looking for drummers |
| Brittany | Artists for Poetry |
| Ricardo | Looking for co-producers for a podcast |
| McKenzie | Tax Advice for Artists |
| Patrick W. | Entertainer |
| Lillie Bell | Funding, Production Assistant |
| Moises | I’m here to Network! |
| Luis | Internships available |
| Gilder | Looking for Artists & Storytellers |
| Chris | Pianist & Singer looking for opportunities to perform |
| Chris | Invited folks to join him at Karaoke |
| Gwen | Please attend the next Cuyahoga Arts & Culture Board Meeting. This is your funding. We need community to participate. |
