February
3, 2016
Dear
Members and Potential Members,
We
had a very energetic meeting this past Sunday, the minutes of which
are included. In discussing my goals for the coming year, I
emphasized the mission statement of the WCA which states that we
create community through ART, EDUCATION, and SOCIAL ACTIVISM. The
streamlining that was necessary to get things organized again over
the past couple of years meant that not all these areas were being
addressed. In order to accomplish more, we need more members who are
ready to be actively involved.
Along
this line of thought the idea came up to choose a focus social issue
around which our other programming could operate. Themed art shows,
community art projects related to that issue/with people affected by
that issue, film screenings, lecture series, etc.
We
were unable to come to a decision on one issue and it would certainly
be better to get more input. We do not, however, want this to drag on
with lots of vague or broad subjetcs being suggested without some
concrete ideas. So, WE WANT YOU to email your ideas/proposals for the
issue you'd like to see us focus on, with some specific goals and
ideas (does not have to be a full plan for the next year, but needs
to have some direction) to me at wcaphiladelphia@gmail.com
Come
to the next meeting with your ideas (if you cannot make it, say so in
the email but your ideas WILL be represented). The next meeting will
be SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28th at Da Vinci Art Alliance
10am-11:30am. They won't all be at Da Vinci, but I wanted to have
another meeting before too much time passed and I know we can have it
there. If you cannot make Sunday mornings I apologize, and I will
make an effort to have meetings at different days/times moving
forward, but as you know it will be impossible for a meeting to be a
good time for everyone.
Lastly,
a big thank you to those potential members who came out and shared
their experience and knowledge with us! I do hope you join. We need
you.
To join the Philadelphia Chapter, one must also join the national. You can join only the national organization, but not only the chapter. Total cost is $55 for the year ($40 for national plus $15 for chapter), though the year ends Dec. 31 no matter when you join, so now is better than later. There are also student rates.
You can
become a member of the Philadelphia chapter by filling out the
application form on the National WCA website, choosing "PAP"
as your chapter. The national WCA membership page is
here: http://www.nationalwca.org/membership/membership.php
You can either click the PayPal link to fill the application online and pay online, OR you can click the "APPLICATION FORM" link to download the pdf, fill it out and mail it with your check to the address listed on the application page.
Current members, it is time to RENEW! 2015 memberships expired Dec 31st.
Please let me know if you have any questions or problems with the application process.
All
the best,
Sarah
R. Bloom
2016 Chapter President
2016 Chapter President
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Philadelphia
Women’s Caucus for Art Members Meeting Minutes January 31, 2015
15
people present (7 current member and 8 potential members )
Introduction
and Agenda
- Meeting
called to order by President Sarah Bloom at 10:15.
- Sarah
offered a brief history of the National Women’s Caucus for Art as
well as her vision/ideas for the Philadelphia Chapter: The mission
of the Women's Caucus for Art is to create community through art,
education, and social activism.
- Sarah
wishes to hold regular business meetings about every 3 months,
separate from other events/gatherings.
- Ideas
and Vision for the Philadelphia Chapter events include museum,
studio visits, exhibitions, films community and social involvement.
- Membership
categories and dues were noted all those in attendance are welcomed
and encouraged to join. WCA is a networking organization for women
in the arts.
- Discussion
ensued regarding Social Issues that the Philadelphia Chapter would
like to adopt and pursue as a group to raise social awareness. Some
ideas were seen as too vague/broad, some too stereotypical.
- A
motion to vote was made by Sarah Bloom to adopt Violence against
Women as the Chapters Social Activism Issue; however after group
discussion the vote was tabled to our next meeting.
- Those
in attendance were asked to bring definitive ideas and specific
goals regarding social issues that affect women for Chapter
consideration.
- Ideas
for social issue suggestions can be emailed
to:wcaphiladelphia@gmail.com
- Suggestions
were made regarding the use of face book hashtags such as #wcaphilly
as a means of additional chapter communication.
- President
Sarah Bloom will schedule and announce the next Chapter meeting
within the month.
- Notice
will be through membership email, WCA Philadelphia Chapter Facebook.
Please bring a friend.
