Monday Notes!

Hello!

Today we BLAZED THROUGH all sorts of interesting topics, and I think we're all better people for it.

A Recap:

CRITIQUE:

We decided that it would be much nicer if the artist being critiqued keeps track of time, so they may redirect conversation towards the end of their critique as they see fit. Also I will sass Matt Hamon into more active facilitation during critique (a la Sweet).
Pre-critique peer edits are the way of the future. Come a half hour or so early to get feedback on artist statements, essays, work descriptions, vaguely threatening letters to celebrities, etc.
Oh, and Lisa Sweet may not be available for critique next week, so a rescheduling is recommended. Someone should do that.

HOW ARE WE FEELING?

Guys, everything is going to be fine. Natalie is getting a cut of the profits from today's bake sale to buy doll hair, Vanessa found her bike, and Alicia makes ceramic ladies to keep creative. I say follow Alicia's example: chase those artistic doldrums away with little projects, aesthetic busy work, or just anything that gets your brain-wheels turning. Selected suggestions: read, listen to NPR or Bruce Springsteen, smoke some grass.

INAUGURAL MENTAL HEALTH ASSIGNMENT: Make a map. Due Monday

BAKES SALES:

1) Find your pastry vessels in the contract studio in the Arts Annexxx.
2) The Chem Club is just a bunch of jealous losers.
3) ASSIGNMENT: Make a dozen Valentines for the next bake sale!

SECRET CAFE:

We are meeting Sunday Evening at Natalie's house (714 13th Ave) for a TV-FREE SUPERBOWL FIESTA and Official Secret Cafe Meeting. Be there if you're interested (you should be).

Lastly, tomorrow Chris Jordan is giving an artist's talk at 3:45 in Lecture Hall 1.

"Believe in yourself."

-Kate Winslet