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Commercial or Non-Profit?
Especially today in this poor economy, it's hard to keep a non-profit going . . .
What is the purpose of a non-profit gallery? What do they offer that a commercial gallery dosn't? How do they differ in their mission, and why is this important especially to the Richmond and Central Virginia community?
What can we do that is new, in the way of development, to keep this incredible non-profit going at the level it has been for 30 years, without artistic comprimise? Any new, and creative development ideas? Ideas for finding new support?
What is the purpose of a non-profit gallery? What do they offer that a commercial gallery dosn't? How do they differ in their mission, and why is this important especially to the Richmond and Central Virginia community?
What can we do that is new, in the way of development, to keep this incredible non-profit going at the level it has been for 30 years, without artistic comprimise? Any new, and creative development ideas? Ideas for finding new support?
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Permalink Reply by Justin Lincoln on -
I think that a non-profit gallery needs to stress its use as a physical meeting place for art / social exchanges. Even commercial galleries put emphasis on these factors....but mainly to facilitate sales. For the non-profit place, having a cool place to hang out, share work and ideas is more of an end point. Sales of work in that environment is wonderful....but secondary to the social/educational function. I agree with Diego that the educational role is very important.
On a very material level non-profits can take chances. They can experiment... and this serves a healthy political function that transcends most discussions. Experimenting in public is a form of progressive politics in action. Progressive politics finds a home in many types of non-profit institutions and organizations.. not just art galleries. We need to experiment.
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Permalink Reply by Brad Thomas Birchett on -
Yes, we need to experiment and in an open forum ... can a non-profit gallery support experimental exhibitions and be a gathering place for new ideas, and how do we manifest this comming together w/out it becoming a new committee???
