The first meeting

Thank you to everyone for showing up and bringing your enthusiasm and willingness to participate. It was interesting to note how many people shared the same need for community and desire to be a part of something greater than themselves. Living in Los Angeles can be challenging for artists, given that we know that artists communities thrive in many other places around the country and world. When I hear about "Cafe Societies" I get a little weepy. However, it felt great to be able to jump right in to conversations with the understanding that we share a common desire, passion and language.

Many conversations were started last night and I noticed some threads that we may want to pick up on:
How to make time for your self and your work
How to get into galleries
Making contacts, networking
Self doubt, insecurity, a less-than-warm vibe in the art world
Sharing technical knowledge

We may want to designate occasional, special meetings away from a studio to address these specific topics (and of course, please add your ideas). A breakfast meeting could be perfect.

I felt very excited about our meeting. I truly feel like I need nothing from you, just the shared experience of knowing I am not alone, but part of a greater group of people: others like me who are making their giant rubber band ball, day in and day out, not because it makes sense, or has any pracitcal function, but because we need to, are driven to, if not, we will wither.
See you all next time!
-Phoebe