17/11/08 00:00 Filed in:
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I share a building in Skibbereen with three
other artists, called Working Artist Studios.
Each of us have our own Studio and we share three
Galleries. As a group we decided to rehang the
Galleries and generally spruce the place up. My
first reaction was a feeling of frustration at
having to take a large amount of time off from
drawing and painting. This frustration grew as
the days for the re-hanging approached. But I
must say once we all got going it turned out to
be a very satisfying experience indeed. This is
one of the many benefits of working within a
Group. The support and motivation can be great,
just so long as we all communicate clearly,
thoughtfully and openly and don't let anything
become an issue.
I think we all share a guarded optimism about the
year ahead. Lot's of possibilities without
becoming too carried away. One step at a time. We
don't take on more than we have the resources to
handle. And resources means, time, money, skills
and motivation, it's not just money. It might be
of help and interest to other artists groups to
write more about how this group of artists
functions as I think it takes a certain resolve
and perhaps certain life experiences of sorts, to
make it work and work well. Right at this time I
think being a member of this group is a very
positive experience. I would especially welcome
hearing from other artists groups
Internationally. You can
contact me here. I'd
love to hear from you.
Barry
Tags: Galleries and Studios
