Goals

Short Term – 6 months to 1 year
Establishing

• Mission/ Vision Statements and Values
• Goals set out
• Present Proposal for use of ACAD studio space
• Create Studio Work during the summer (ACAD or somewhere else)
• Host an event/exhibition/sale late summer, early fall
• Business Plan : financial plans, marketing strategy, forcasts
• Bylaws written and adopted
• Have 10-12 core members in place
• Hold first general meeting
• Incorporate
• Create a bursary for ACAD Fibre Arts student which includes an associate membership
• Find Capital Money
• Find and Establish Permanent Space
• Set out Policies and Procedures for Studio Space
• Develop website/ blog/ space sign-up system

Mid Term – 1 to 3 years
Developing

• Develop membership and waiting list for core members
• Develop classes and outreach/ community interaction
• Develop exhibition strategy
• Develop PR strategy
• Start savings plan for future capital expenses
• Develop equipment upgrade/ maintenance plan
• 1 year studio anniversary celebration
• Develop partnerships with other arts organizations in Calgary and in other cities
• Develop bulk supply buying for members

Long Term – 3 to 5 years
Sustainability

• Have long term lease secured (10-25 years)
• Have a good base of members (200) and a waiting list of 5-10 for core membership
• Have a year round schedule of classes and community programming
• Develop artist residencies
• 5 year studio anniversary