Greetings!
The photo above is of the Luminary Installation by Gene Stack, formerly of the US Army, Corp. of Engineers and now one of the 24 artists on display at our Veterans Art of All Kinds exhibit which has been extended through October 21st. We welcome you to call or drop by for your private tour!
This work is displayed in one of our seminar rooms, a temporary addition to our Gallery space. Our other seminar room has become a collaborative work space for a local company needing a home base for the next few months. Flexibility is one of the hallmarks of WORK_SPACE and a quality that we are all learning to embrace out of necessity. What is consistent is our being a safe and stimulating space to meet, learn, create and work both in-house and online. Stay tuned for more virtual offerings (such as an online Gallery and e-commerce site) and enhanced digital resources (our Digital Story Studio is currently being built.)
We hope to see you in-person or on Instagram Live (#WORKSPACEmanch) for our last Beer & Business of 2020 which is taking place on Thursday, Oct. 1 at Elicit Brewing from 5:30-6:30pm (on-site attendees get a complimentary beer.) Scroll down to view additional happenings as well as other programs in the community that might be of interest.
Be well,
Stacey Jill Zackin
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For the 2nd year in a row WORK_SPACE has been recognized by the CT Entrepreneur Awards as one of the top 3 favorite spaces and for hosting one of the top 3 programs - last year's PERSPECTIVES WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT, WE ARE ALL ONE art exhibit & experience. Also, congratulations to the Town of Manchester for recognition for the economic development initiative DOWNTOWN 2020.
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WORK_SPACE provides professional connections with physical distancing.
If you need a productive and pleasant place to work from that isn't your couch or kitchen table, contact us about finding a space at WORK_SPACE.
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BEER & BUSINESS | OCT. 1 | 5:30PM | FREE |
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WORK_SPACE’s monthly networking event (via Zoom) where professionals get to know each other on a personal level by talking about topics relevant to work and life.
October's topic is FINDING YOUR “FLOW”
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is a Positivist Psychologist who has pioneered work that contributes to the understanding of human happiness, creativity and fulfillment which he calls “flow.”
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VETERANS ART SHOW EXTENDED
THRU OCT. 21st
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Although our doors are locked, if you come by M-F from 10a-4p or call us to make book a viewing we will happily invite you into the Gallery to see the work of 24 different artists expressing themselves through art of all kinds. 860.647.3168. |
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Check out last week's spark to see Nicholas Morrett share his passion for designing fashion.To learn more about Nick's work, connect with him at: morrettnick@hotmail.com or Facebook.com/nickmorrett
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Katya Zajac (she|her) is a practitioner of the healing arts, a registered Art Therapist, a Reiki Master, and an Intuitive Card Reader. On Friday 10/2 experience Katya's Creative Spark - a guided visualization to attune your chakras/energy centers with the healing light of reiki.
@katyazajac
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PERSPECTIVES OF A PANDEMIC |
Building upon the positive feedback of 2019’s diversity, equity and inclusion art show and programs, the Galleries @ WORK_SPACE* will be producing PERSPECTIVES OF A PANDEMIC, showcasing art that responds to and reflects the diverse experiences of life during the coronavirus pandemic and the additional strife caused by the heightened racial and equity tensions.
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Artists from the Greater Hartford region (and throughout CT) are invited to submit work created since March 2020 that expresses their unique perspective of this challenging time. Whether it directly comments on the situation or more generally reflects your mood during this time frame, we value your experience, perception and means of expression. We welcome submissions from people who create art professionally, as a hobby and/or as a therapeutic tool. Click for show info and submission form.
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RECORDING STUDIO: Editors Wanted |
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WORK_SPACE is building an in-house Digital Story Studio and seeks reliable, qualified and creative Audio and Video Editors with experience producing digital content such as business promos, social media posts, podcasts and training videos.
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We need part-time editors/producers that bring technical skills and design talents that include lighting, recording, editing and possibly some graphics and special effects. Candidates need to be able to:
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Have the knowledge to work with video and audio recording on a DSLR camera and with the Adobe Suite (including Premier, Rush and After Effects)
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Communicate and collaborate with other creative professionals including WORK_SPACE management and members
- Work independently as well as meet with clients at WORK_SPACE
- Accurately estimate the time a project will take and then meet those deadlines
- Follow written and verbal directions, document project progress and meet with staff as needed.
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Hours will be determined by project demands, salary dependent upon experience and ability and starts at $17 per hour.
Interested applicants should email a message about their interest and experience along with a resume and link to their portfolio (please indicate whether applicant shot and/or edited the content)
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SUPPORT EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT |
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Local resident, MHS student and Eagle Scout Nathan Zilora is building artisan kiosks for the Galleries at WORK_SPACE to help local artists and entrepreneurs showcase and sell their work. Support his Eagle Scout Project by donating here!
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Fall Series 2:
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES
10/19 - What is intersectionality?
10/26 - Policy & intersectionality
11/2 - People & intersectionality
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Fall Series 3:
EXPLORE THE HOLIDAYS
11/16 - Holidays & Equity
11/23 - Holidays for who?
11/30 - a Shared Celebration
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COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS - FRIDAYS FROM 7-8PM
Oct. 2nd: They still call it Columbus Day?
Please join us for a family-friendly, informal, guided conversation to discuss the significance of Indigenous People’s Day, formerly referred to as Columbus Day, and what it means to Native communities when the day is still referred to by its previous name.
SAVE THE DATE: Jan. 9, 2020 an EQUITY SYMPOSIUM at WORK_SPACE and Online.
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BLOG: ENTREPRENEUR'S ALPHABET |
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“The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding."
- Leonardo da Vinci
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Even though the event is over, it's not too late to donate to support not only Foodshare but the partner programs that help us serve the growing number of people in Greater Hartford who struggle with hunger. (click here). Thank you for helping us to raise awareness of and resources for the issue of food insecurity in Hartford & Tolland counties.
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Glastonbury, CT business Next Door Creations, LLC recently launched their new website and mobile app, It’s Local Online! It’s Local Online is the newest solution to keep small businesses in business and you connected to your local community. Use It’s Local Online to find and share local shopping, events, jobs, fitness routes, and so much more! Businesses and organizations can easily and conveniently list services, products, promotions, and events, all for free. Visit itslocalonline.com and download the app to start unleashing the power of local today!
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Journey Found, Inc. is proud to present its 6th Annual Gala for Giving in a whole new exciting way! Our Gala will be held virtually from WORK_SPACE on Friday, October 30th 2020 at 7pm. The theme is “There’s No Place Like Home” and will offer lots of fun entertainment, inspirational stories, a dynamic auction and a DJ after-party - all to benefit people with intellectual disabilities. Event is free, credit card required for auction.
Feel free to share with your friends and family!
SILENT AUCTION OPENS EARLY ON 10/23 UNTIL OCT 30TH AT 8PM.
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Town of Manchester, CT resource page
CT Small Business Development Center Recovery Resources
Latest resources for CT businesses
DECD - Office of the Arts Covid-19 Resources
Minority & Small Business Funding
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CBIA - CT Business and Industry Association has many links to updates and resources including signs to post at your workplace about staying safe, healthy, and physically distant. Click here.
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The CT Bar Association has created a FREE Legal Clinic offering 45-min phone or video calls for small businesses and entrepreneurs seeking limited-scope legal guidance. Click here.
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CT Small Business Reopening Resource Guide. Click here.
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GET INVOLVED
WORK_SPACE operates as a business, but also a community. If you are seeking professional development support or would like to support others, please contact us. If you would like to network with other entrepreneurs and artists, please contact us. If you need a space to meet, learn, create or work. Please contact us and follow us on social media.
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WORK_SPACE
903 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06040
860.647.6029
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