Council member Antonio Reynoso and others joined the conversation on Affordable Housing I moderated in Bushwick last month at Radio Bushwick. He was joined by attorney Marty Needleman, Kunal Gupta of Silent Barn, AiB founder Chloe Bass, former CB4 member John Dereszewski, and Shawn Gallagher. Bushwick Daily covered the kickoff event for Arts in Bushwick’s discussion series. Check their post here.
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I haven’t been certain where to contribute time to the creative community after organizing the #whatsnext meetings, so I volunteered to help out Arts in Bushwick, who is launching a series of panel discussions. On March 30 I’ll be moderating the first panel, and we’ll definitely be discussing gentrification, landlords and affordable housing.
At Radio on Wyckoff, 5 PM Sunday. Arts in Bushwick has all the info on its blog.
Comments closedI spoke with NYT’s Vivian Yee recently about the 3rd Ward closure. She wrote a comprehensive story on what happened, as well as why it mattered to so many people.
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BROOKLYN—The ad hoc community formed when 3rd Ward shut its doors is holding its second meeting this Thursday, November 21 at Tutu’s. This town-hall-style moderated panel discussion is open to artists, instructors, students, makers & creative freelancers. The three-part agenda includes: identifying and discussing community projects, resources and topics of interest; connecting people to each other according to their interests; and of course—socializing.
Panelists scheduled to participate include:
- Victoria Valencia (Save 3rd Ward/Figure 1 Collective)
- Andrew Muchmore (attorney and owner, Muchmore’s)
- Launa Eddy (Maker Directory Project)
- Theresa Buchheister (the Silent Barn)
- Dan Lavoie (Freelancers Union)
The first community meeting, held October 23 at The Brooklyn Brewery, addressed the immediate concerns of 3rd Ward’s displaced staff, members, instructors and tenants. There was strong interest in staying connected and rebuilding an independent community, so this second meeting, open to all, will continue its attempt to direct creatives to resources while also helping the community identify its priorities.
Several areas of interest have emerged, including finding/sharing co-working and work spaces, freelance teaching and classroom options, and creative new co-op and collective projects. To support these discussions, a mix of panelists has been invited, including Andrew Muchmore, who has offered to allow teachers the use of Williamsburg venue Muchmore’s for daytime classes; and Freelancers’ Union’s Dan Lavoie. “I think we’ll see our main role as listeners,” said Dan. “We’ll come with notepads and open ears to see how the community is moving and where we can be of assistance.”
Event info:
Thursday November 21, 2013
7-10 PM
7-9 PM (panel discussion)
9 PM- ? (social)
Tutu’s
25 Bogart St.
Brooklyn, NY 11206
MORE:
Recap of the first meeting
Tutu’s Brooklyn
Eventbrite invitation
Facebook invitation
Media Contact:
Robin Grearson
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Comments closedJoin us for a new meeting of the minds.
You are invited to join the conversation next Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Tutu’s in Brooklyn.
This gathering will continue the conversations we started at our first meeting, and everyone is welcome to participate in this discussion. From 7-9 PM, we will be brainstorming and sharing ideas about collectives, sharing spaces, freelance and independent teaching opportunities, and more. At 9 PM, moderated discussion ends and socializing begins.
Some of the people who will help moderate our discussion include:
- Andrew Muchmore, attorney & owner of Muchmore’s
- Dan Lavoie, Freelancers’ Union
- Launa Eddy, instructor and founder, Maker Directory project
- Theresa Buchheister, The Silent Barn
- Victoria Valencia, Save 3rd Ward/Figure 1 collective
…and you.
Bring your ideas and interests and wish list. Join this group discussion and help the creative community become the most valuable free resource it can be.
For info or questions, contact me.
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