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

Vision for the Studio

Printing Area
~ 1-3 print tables (15' x 5')
~ lockable storage underneath tables

Washout/Washing Area
~ washout sink
~ pressure washer (dedicated circuit)
~ washer/dryer (venting and special electrical)
~ drain in floor?
~ storage for silk screens and squeegees

Darkroom Area
~ room sealed from light
~ light safe lighting
~ light safe storage for silk screens
~ exposure table
~ table for emulsing screens

Kitchen
~ sink
~ fridge
~ counterspace
~ ventilation
~ steamer
~ undercupboard chemical storage
~ stove (special electrical)
~ utensils etc.
~ dye mixing box and gram scale

Dye Area
~ open space for larger brush dyeing
~ indigo/potassium vats

Dry Work Area
~ work table
~ light table
~ sewing machine and serger
~ wall space to pin work up
~ board for writing notes
~ good light

Common Area (food safe)
~ chairs and small table (folding?)
~ computer table/ computer
~ office stuff (phone, etc)
~ couch
~ mini fridge
~ coffee maker!!!
~ administrative desk

Washroom