The board of TAG (tagcornwall.ca) are proud to announce a new direction for 2015!
“We’ve already seen results from our new board format and have received a lot of positive feedback from area artists” said TAG President Wyatt Walsh.
After extensive meetings and discussion the board is focusing on some initiatives for 2015.
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TAG will be hosting an event for area art groups to chat and find common goals and partnerships.
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TAG is also entering into discussions with the Port Theatre to host two film festivals, one regional and one focused on Francophone films.
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As the defacto art centre of Cornwall the board feels that we need to branch out and partner with venues and agencies and work together to help elevate the arts in the community and to also help artists earn more money and be showcased.
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TAG also will be bringing back BUSKERVILLE by hosting weekly open mike sessions for spoken word, poetry and acoustic music as well as try and work with the city to have a weekend street event on Pitt Street.
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We want downtown to be busier on weekends and help business evolve.
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50/50 Fund raising auctions will be held to raise money for Artists and the Gallery.
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TAG will be sending out emails shortly to its nearly 200 members seeking volunteers under its new volunteer coordinator.
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A stronger focus will be directed at earning local artists money and gaining them exposure.
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More changes are expected and the gallery will be closed to do a full inventory of its Permanent Collection. Visit www.Tagcornwall.ca for updates.
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Former board member Brian Schofield of Blue Heron Woodworking has returned and will be presenting a report to council at the upcoming budget session. Mr. Schofield’s commitment to the arts is especially strong.
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After an easing in position that saw a few members leave and a few new faces arrive TAG President Wyatt Walsh said that it’s a strong mix focused on working together to improve the arts & culture community in Cornwall and the region.
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He hopes to see and hear from many of the artists of different mediums during the year and hopes more attend our board meetings.
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Note: this media release was sent to all Cornwall area media Thursday evening.
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