Pat Coyle, leader in our colleague community Smaller Indiana, just sent along this notice about how they are accelerating creativity in the online and face-to-face community. It serves as a good and replicable model - a "how to"  embed creative positive activity. To learn more, build your connections, and contribute, join by visiting smallerindiana.com

A message to all members of Smaller Indiana

Hope you don't mind this message...I had to send it...I'm so proud...a Smaller Indiana group has come together to organize (completely on its own) a very cool event for the arts community...here's the info:

CALL FOR ENTRIES - CREATIVE COMMERCE ART AND DESIGN GROUP:
‘ELEGANT FUNK’

ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS -
This is the premiere exhibition of Smaller Indiana’s Creative Commerce Art and Design Group.  Hosted by wUG LAKU’S STUDIO & gARAGE  and in conjunction with IDADA’s First Friday gallery tour August 1, 2008, ‘ELEGANT FUNK’ provides a unique chance to showcase your work in a professional urban/industrial gallery space.
TO ENSURE YOUR SPOT, PLEASE RSVP TO ELEGANTFUNK [at] ATT [dot] NET BY MAY 31.  Space is limited and will be determined by the number of entries and types of work.  Guidelines regarding space requirements, entry fee (nominal), drop off and pick-up times will be sent to participants via e-mail June 6.

NOT AN ARTIST?  (We also need to something to eat.)
We are looking for food vendors-a great opportunity to gain exposure for your business.  Email elegantfunk [at] att [dot] net for details.

YOU SAY YOU DON'T COOK?
Get your name out there via sponsorship.  Have your representatives, printed materials and samples at the event.  We will also put your logo and contact info on all our promotional materials.  Email elegantfunk [at] att [dot] net for details.

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