I agree that it is quite important for artists to network with each other. Because many of us work in isolation, we need to reach out for support and interaction. The online community is one place to start as are local guilds. And you’re right; you never know where one connection/contact might lead. I, too, look forward to learning more about Jason Schupbach’s plans for the creative communities.

-Amy

It is great to hear that we rank high in artist concentration. This parallels high marks in design and advanced technology, too. Maybe there is a cause and effect relationship here. I am not sure that the fact that there are a lot of us means that we are in line for more funding, but it sure does sound like we are in line to become better interconnected.

If our growth might not be measured in terms of larger numbers or in terms of larger net earnings, what value will we stand to gain through enhanced interconnections? I am sure that there are great answers to this question … my own answer is that by connecting beyond my own visions I can discover new horizons, and with new horizons come new opportunities.

We might have the critical mass to do some really remarkable things in and for the world depending upon how we become functionally interconnected. I look forward to Jason Schupbach’s plan for the future.

t