Attending were: Barber, Bellizi, Stone, Warren. We
>met at the Backside and then toured the Latchis.
>Frank reminded us that the aim of BAI is "to provide space for..." We have
>suggested that two large studio
>spaces be created in addition to the stage
>spaces that are already envisioned. Beyond this
>recommendation, the group felt that we could not
>reasonably continue to brainstorm ed. opportunities
>unless we were joined with the Art
>Committee. All of our wonderful ideas
>pre-suppose staff/admin to provide
>outreach and energy. We are not sure that
>staffing is in our purview.
>
>We were assigned the task of making sure that the ed
>content and space included opportunities for
>diversity. we discussed the following ideas at some
>length.
>Multi-generational mentoring;
>Providing after-school teaching space;
>Canvassing community to find their unmet ed needs.
>
>We are not sure that diversity is something that the
>Ed Grp can address, if our discussion is confined to
> space.
>
>Other Questions and Concerns:
>What is not happening in town, because of lack of
>space?
>Physically, the art space needs a system for disposing
>of toxic waste water - eg plaster mold or photog. waste
>
>This is the jist of the meeting,
>not verbatim notes. Submitted with Holiday Flourishes by S. Warren
