http://disqus.com/by/tinkugallery/enTue, 31 May 2011 10:25:56 -0000http://attentionsurplus.ca/post/6001631283#comment-214776720<p>Thanks for having me! Looking forward to your future guests.</p>tinkugalleryTue, 31 May 2011 10:25:56 -0000http://leighhimel.blogspot.com/2011/02/social-meania-in-defense-of-kenneth.html#comment-141274528<p>I totally agree with you, good post.</p>tinkugallerySat, 05 Feb 2011 11:20:17 -0000http://ryantaylor.me/post/66539469#comment-4606295<p>[Hmmm - I tried sending in a comment but it's not showing up so will rewrite, apologies if it goes through twice.]</p><p>Firstly, as I've discovered in the short time I've known you, we share similar ideals. (For those who don't know me, Type A-B-Scorpio-female-entrepreneur with prior experience/education in business, etc...)</p><p>I opened my art gallery not only to sell art, but also to challenge the fine art establishment &amp; use art as a catalyst for dialogue, community engagement &amp; social change. I am gathering momentum slowly, &amp; had planned on a number of events/activities for 2009 to continue on this path. I'm excited to see we are on the same wavelength &amp; am happy to combine forces where it makes sense &amp; contribute where I can &amp; am needed.</p><p>Given the state of the world, the time is ripe for us to forge a different way of doing business and living in communities. There are a few of us who are not accepting the status quo &amp; more will join us when they see it can be done.</p><p>I am keen to do something - not for the sake of doing it - but to create something where there is a need that is not being filled right now. I would like to brainstorm with you all on what those needs are more specifically, within the Arts &amp; Crafts sector. Yes it is nice to have peer-to-peer education a la [insertword]Camp, but I want to do something that impacts the broader community much beyond those who are tech savvy or connected on Twitter. Getting the same people together in a room to teach other the same things is not what we need. Using our interconnectedness &amp; skillsets to make a positive impact on our world *is*.</p><p>I'd happy to offer my gallery space for brainstorming where possible, and definitely as a venue for smaller events that fit within our mandate.</p><p>Well done for vocalizing this -- I was working in my own bubble until I heard you were onto something very much in line with what I want to do. The more the merrier, and the bigger our impact can be.</p><p>p.s. type in para 5 re: "pubic" education :)</p>tinkugalleryWed, 24 Dec 2008 06:44:52 -0000