Lynn Lobell, 08.05.10
Building online communities through Facebook, connecting through Twitter and idea sharing through blogging… These “social media” terms are in the forefront of our lives whether we like it or not. Aren’t we thankful that this online business has made our lives move a little easier?
While attending this year’s wrap up session of the Individual Artist Initiative (IAI) a few weeks ago, I found that the good old fashioned face to face still has star power.
I had the privilege of sitting with the IAI participants while they shared ideas and concerns with one another. The artists were privileged to work, for several months, one on one with a professional consultant to help guide them to their specific career goals. The event was meant to have this group come together to share, network and build relationships.
What I observed was that the artists all seemed to value this opportunity but what was even more impressive was to see an empowered and passionate group of emerging artists networking with one another, building a community with shared concerns and needs. Each one realizing that their peers can be their best resource. Even though some of the artists connected using QCA’s Facebook page, this face to face gathering and sharing ideas still seems to be the perfect recipe for strengthening our cultural community.
What is your preference for meeting up with your peers, face to face or using social media tools?
Take a look at this year’s IAI participants
Perhaps you will meet some of these artists at QCA’s next networking event
