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This PowerPoint was presented at a meeting with a group of Visual Artists and River’s Edge Arts Alliance members and staff on May 12, 2014. It contains information that was gathered from a recent survey which will be used to update our current visual arts programming.
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What we do:• River’s Edge Players
•Gala Cabaret•Winter Musical•Spring Play•Summer Musical
• River’s Edge Community Band•Holiday Concert•Spring Concert•Artist Appreciation Concert
• River’s Edge Chorale•Holiday Concert•Artist Appreciation Concert
• River’s Edge Youth Chorus•Holiday Concert•New Horizons Concert•Big Sing•Artist Appreciation Concert
•Visual Arts•Six Community Exhibits•Five Art in the Hall Exhibits•Four Adult Workshops & Two Community Projects•Synergia
• After School Band Lessons•Year Round Lessons•Student Recitals
• Arts After School•Workshops 2 – 3 times per year
• Adult Workshops•Varied – season to season
• Summer Drama Workshop•Five different workshops•Seven Performances
• Family Fun Festivals•*NEW* - afternoon festival in Marlborough for families (FREE)
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Current River’s Edge Visual Arts Programs
• Visual Arts Exhibits at Citizen’s Bank• Art in the Hall at Town Hall• Celebrating Youth Art• Synergia
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Artist & Members Input
Feedback on Citizen’s Bank Exhibits
• “great event”• “excellent opportunity to get their work “out there”• “outgrowing bank hall space”• “loved the morning reception”• “limited foot traffic”
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Feedback on Art in the Hall
• “great opportunity for solo shows”• “enjoyable”• “excellent or at least interesting”• “small art gets lost in the space”• “nice addition to the arts alliance”• “not sure of hours”
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Opinions of Visual Art Opportunities
• “would love to have more opportunities or venues”
• “a written schedule of upcoming exhibits”• “good for what it is”• “some artists who show there sell nothing”• “exhibits to be juried – quality goes up”• “more opportunities to display art in area and
beyond”
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Ideas for additional exhibit space
• Nancy’s Airfield Café• Marlborough, Stow,
Maynard, Bolton Library• Sprinkler Factory• Coffee Loft in Marlboro• Downtown businesses
in Hudson and area towns
• Tent at Hudson Fest
• Galleries in factory type buildings
• Empty storefronts• Emma’s Café Stow• Main St Café Marlboro
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What would you like to see more of?
• “one year advance notice of topics”• “at least one “Open” juried show a year”• “advertise more”• “alliance with local restaurants”• “additional show opportunities”• “more creative ways to participate in visual arts”• “juried art/fine craft show”• “artist mentoring programs or chats/discussions”• “more art exhibits in different locations”• “visual art education for children & teens”
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Interest in Adult Art Class/Workshop
63% Drawing
63% Painting 38% Photography 38% Ceramics 31% Sewing
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What is your opinion of the visual arts opportunities at the
River’s Edge Arts Alliance?On a scale of 1 -5
Rating Score = 3.3“Not Bad”
AKA “Not good enough”
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Changes & New Opportunities• Space at Citizen’s Bank has been limited – will host one or two
exhibits a year• “Art by the River’s Edge” – new visual art exhibits in area towns
(solo & multi artist opportunities)• Art in the Hall – Solo & Multi exhibits, Friday night receptions• “River’s Edge Arts Alliance at Rail Trail” – revolving solo exhibits
(6 per year)• Adult workshops• Community Projects – “Walk a Mile In My Shoes”, Community
Mural, Plein Air “flash mob”(2016), Art • Local Art at other REAA events, ie. Concerts, Plays, HudsonFest• Small fee increase – registration & % of sales• Visual Arts Committee
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Visual Arts Committee
• Members NEEDED! At least 4 committed volunteers
• Help to find & secure new places for exhibits• Help plan yearly/monthly calendar• Assist in hanging exhibits and taking them
down• Photograph exhibits and events• Hang posters and spread the word
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Current Opportunities“Summer Recreation”
Visual Art Exhibit at Citizen’s Bank
Registrations by June 5th
Drop Off June 7 10am – noon
Reception June 13th
10am - noon
Synergia
Come see what it’s all about!
Hudson Town HallFriday, June 13th
7pm
Refreshments will be served
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Thank you for your time and feedback!
Thoughts? Questions?
Please email [email protected] or call 978-562-1646
We are looking forward to an exciting year!