[update: July 18, 2007]

Artist's Needs Assessment Tally (to date)

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In our effort to better serve CAA members by structuring our goals and programs to meet their needs, we asked for feedback on what would help them better maintain and grow their art business. A list of potential ideas (below) were emailed to members - who also had some excellent suggestions. These are following the list. The most requested items are highlighted in red and purple. We are still awaiting "promised" feedback from members who are under some really tight deadlines, so there's still time to for everyone to get their "2 cents" in. Just email yours to: survey@cherokeeartistsassociation.org And we'll see if we can hook you up.

- Reproduction services and/or Member Discounts on reproduction services (4)

- Apprenticeship services (Studio/Production Assistant for your studio) (1)

- Apprenticeship services (Seeking Studio/Production Assistant Position)

- Business services such as Legal, Accounting, Advertising, Marketing, etc.(5)

- Licensing and/or Publishing services(5)

- Licensing and/or Publishing workshops(3)

- Workshops (You provide instruction)(2)

- Workshops (You receive instruction)(3)

- Discounts on raw material and supplies(6)

- Job-Related Equipment

- Scaffolding

- Working space for extra large projects(2)

- Office equipment use (copiers, printers, fax, etc - please specify)(2)

- Help developing your business website (5)

- Art-related Travel Discounts (4)

- Art-related Travel Assistance (1-ride/artwork transport share),(please specify)

- Display equipment(2)

- Cherokee Arts & library/database(6)

- Show/Gallery Space(6)

- Art Walks (locally)(3)

- CAA Art Magazine Subscriptions (specify titles or medium, i.e "Pottery")(3)

- Work Grants (Need-prioritized emergency fund for work-in-progress projects)(4)

- Art Retreats (this one is wide open)(1)

- Marketing materials such as designing and printing business cards & invoices(1)

- Photography services and discounts (3)

- Video Production Services (1)

- Artist Bio writing services (3)

- Opportunities to work with local youth & and elders (2)

- Discounted ad rates in art-related publications (3);

- Help with ridiculous fuel costs (4)(Don't we all wish?!!!)


Material & Supplies Requests and/or discounts:

Art supply discounts
Bloodroot, Honeysuckle, Hand cut oak splints, Natural dyes, & River Cane

Misc. Requests:

Newsletter (2),
Contact w/Tahlequah artists (2),
Tent,
Booth discounts (3),
Legal forms & contracts (2),
Quality color inkjet printer for reproduction prints and greeting cards (see reproductions above)
Public relation services (2);
Video production services;
Kiln; printing discounts on flyers & business cards;
Mailing list of art buyers;
Website workshop instruction (4)

Workshops requested:

Painting/drawing (2)
Silversmith (1)
Metal work (1)
Basket making (1)

Workshops potentially available (Note: Because some of our artists have long travel distances, workshops may be contengent on the number of registered participants.

1) Lecture and Powerpoint presentation on the history and technique of Cherokee and Southeastern Woodlands traditional beadwork (also workshop) - Martha Berry