Ok, I have been thinking about this concept since you first posted it. Trying to think about this from the perspective of the ordinary citizen
Perhaps all the ducks lined up in a row would make more sense from the "Greater Good" point of view, at least to begin with.
I also think the approach needs to be done in a focused and structured manner depending on who you are going to be addressing, targeting why it would be advantageous, both for them and for their community. For example, the little town of Capitola, on the beach in California used to be a popular resort for families when I was growing up. It was cute, artistic, affordable.
The town has become more popular because of the cute and artistic vibe and the land values have become incredibly high. I would love to live there but a house like mine (3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1840 sq. ft). A three-bedroom house in Capitola, California, would likely cost somewhere between $1,200,000 and $2,000,000, but could be higher depending on the specific location, size, and condition.
If I were to talk to the city council there, I would emphasize more about the benefit of the arts to giving children a more rounded education, opening galleries not only featuring local artists, but also providing works of more well-known artists, such as yourself for the benefit of the community, helping Capitola to also foster and promote itself as a more focused and growing arts community. The people there already have the money to buy expensive art, so the issue of paying artists would not be their first priority, or they would think it would be ok to pay artists. I hope I'm making sense.
So this is getting long already. Here were some things to consider coming up with strategies to be considered, depending on the situation. It is just a very rough outline.
Where to begin
Research, studies, and statistics
Methods of fundraising: Go Fund Me, Incubators, Auctions supporting other “worthy” causes with a fee, form a low fee based organization,
Which audiences to target: what would they support and why is it beneficial to them?
Arts communities:
Schools: Curriculum, Activities
Institutions: Mental Health, Long-Term medical assistance,
Galleries
Performances
Open houses
New Buildings
Art Banks: Loan Funding?
Strategic approach: 1. Get people excited, Show–not Tell, Meet objections, change minds, demonstrations,
I was reading all your articles regarding the Arts and the Greater Good. Cecil, I put my reply on the wrong article. I'm sure you already read it. I edited it here, So sorry. You can put a stone on my stack. :-(
Interesting reflection on the importance of creative life
Ok, I have been thinking about this concept since you first posted it. Trying to think about this from the perspective of the ordinary citizen
Perhaps all the ducks lined up in a row would make more sense from the "Greater Good" point of view, at least to begin with.
I also think the approach needs to be done in a focused and structured manner depending on who you are going to be addressing, targeting why it would be advantageous, both for them and for their community. For example, the little town of Capitola, on the beach in California used to be a popular resort for families when I was growing up. It was cute, artistic, affordable.
The town has become more popular because of the cute and artistic vibe and the land values have become incredibly high. I would love to live there but a house like mine (3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1840 sq. ft). A three-bedroom house in Capitola, California, would likely cost somewhere between $1,200,000 and $2,000,000, but could be higher depending on the specific location, size, and condition.
If I were to talk to the city council there, I would emphasize more about the benefit of the arts to giving children a more rounded education, opening galleries not only featuring local artists, but also providing works of more well-known artists, such as yourself for the benefit of the community, helping Capitola to also foster and promote itself as a more focused and growing arts community. The people there already have the money to buy expensive art, so the issue of paying artists would not be their first priority, or they would think it would be ok to pay artists. I hope I'm making sense.
So this is getting long already. Here were some things to consider coming up with strategies to be considered, depending on the situation. It is just a very rough outline.
Where to begin
Research, studies, and statistics
Methods of fundraising: Go Fund Me, Incubators, Auctions supporting other “worthy” causes with a fee, form a low fee based organization,
Which audiences to target: what would they support and why is it beneficial to them?
Arts communities:
Schools: Curriculum, Activities
Institutions: Mental Health, Long-Term medical assistance,
Galleries
Performances
Open houses
New Buildings
Art Banks: Loan Funding?
Strategic approach: 1. Get people excited, Show–not Tell, Meet objections, change minds, demonstrations,
Pros & Cons from a societal perspective
Pros & Cons from an educational perspective
Pros & Cons from a wellness perspective
ect.
Motives
Potential Outcomes
Just my opinion.
Christine
I was reading all your articles regarding the Arts and the Greater Good. Cecil, I put my reply on the wrong article. I'm sure you already read it. I edited it here, So sorry. You can put a stone on my stack. :-(