Next Central Tampa Artists Group - Monday April 24

There will be a meeting of the Central Tampa Artists Group at The Front Porch restaurant, (5924 N. Florida Ave.) 7 p.m., Monday April 24.

Agenda for the Monday Meeting:
1. Introductions

2. Central Tampa artists collective space

3. Field trips to other collective spaces

4. Central Tampa arts festival.

5. Formalizing the group

6. Next Meeting


Chuck Johnson sent the following info for thought.

Hello all,

What follows is an attempt to gauge the group’s interest in one of the ideas that sprang from our first meeting: The desire for the creation of a shared studio space. Afterward, on our google group, there was further development of this idea.

Some significant points were raised, the exploration of which can help inform the direction that artists interested in this concept can take. They’re presented below as matters of choice, with the hope that you will take a moment and reply with your thoughts (especially if you can’t make the meeting on Monday).

Investigate existing collective studio spaces, (some of which Lori B. mentioned), look at other vacant space in the neighborhood, look at vacant space city-wide, some or all of the above.

In the case of creating a new shared space: should the space have a dedicated gallery function in addition to studio space or not?


And now some questions:

Most obviously, do you have a burning desire to help create a new space or join an existing shared studio of some description?

If so, how do you see your role? Rent-paying resident artist? Non rent-paying artist who would help prepare for periodic open houses in exchange for the opportunity to display work? Other roles you can think of?

Are you willing to spend valuable free time (as a member of a committee) to help process the information and choices that will result from looking into this concept?

Are you interested in traveling to St Pete as a group to tour two successful artist collectives? (Salt Creek and St Pete Clay Co.)

Are you interested in checking out Tampa’s collectives?