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Special Guest Speaker
Beth Summers
Local visual artist
will share her thoughts of 
LOVE & ART
connection
 
We would love to improve
the Valley's Arts & Culture scene.
And hope you would love to help us.

Learn more, come to our meeting:
Monday, February 8,  2016
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
 
Lower Level Conference Room
7100 Hayvenhurst Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 
Just south of Sherman Way
Entrance and Parking is at the rear of the building.  

Questions:  Call Kathy Cryer at (818) 602-5028 
Agenda:  February 8, 2016

WELCOME, INTRODUCTIONS, & ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW BUSINESS:  

Call for Volunteers
We have BIG plans for the future, but we can't do anything without your help. We  need volunteers and board members who are committed to improving the cultural and artist awareness in the San Fernando Valley.

Vacant Board Positions
Board Secretary - minutes, correspondence
Membership Chair - record-keeping, correspondence
Special Events Chair - coordinator, facilitator

General Volunteer Opportunities:
Social Media Caretakers
Website Monitors 
Computer Assistants for input and outreach operations
Special Events Assistants
 
OLD BUSINESS

Website:  The NEW basic website is almost operational, but was put on hold through the holiday season. Several of us have reviewed the current site, and noted areas needing correction. 

NOW WE NEED YOUR HELP!. Please visit SFV Arts Council.org and send us a note (sfvartscounciloutreach@gmail) if we need to fix something. Phase 2 of the process will add new information. 

Continued discussion of Ideas for our Five-Year Plan
  • Assist Neighborhood Councils and Council Districts with artist and cultural related projects
  • Assist Artists with the 'business' of art
    • Workshops on various business topics
    • Find places to practice / engage others in artist endeavors
  • Increase cultural and artist awareness in the San Fernando Valley
    • Increase the coverage of our Monthly Newsletter
    • Develop, participate, or subscribe to a "Master Calendar" of artist events covering the San Fernando Valley
    • Develop a directory of artists / artist endeavors for all of the San Fernando Valley
    • Encourage and promote the development of additional artist space within the community

Closing Comments:   In honor of February, spread your LOVE for the ARTS!!! Our next meeting will be:  Monday, March 14, 2016.
About Us

The mission of the San Fernando Valley Arts Council (SFVAC) is to support and promote the appreciation and growth of culture and the arts in the San Fernando Valley. In addition, SFVAC enhances the cultural needs in the Valley by making the arts readily available to residents of all economic, racial, and educational backgrounds. It is our goal to reach out to all areas of the Valley, especially those areas that have been the most under-served. The council is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the community through the encouragement and development of the arts.  Please contact us at sfvartscounciloutreach@gmail.com for further information.