Operating Support
ACHF Arts Access
The school’s goal is to continue the expansion of classes and studios, especially in areas pertaining to the Scandinavian arts, carving, silversmithing and youth programs. The school’s goal to is to move from a class-only facility to a multifunctional education facility that provides quality affordable classes, affordable studios for students to develop their art and the commercial infrastructure for the sale of student art. The aim is to develop a school that provides the artistic education and support for students from beginner to successful artist. 1. The growth of both classes and the growth of student numbers. 2. The growth of students and classes in the school’s youth programs. 3. The expansion and growth of artist studios. Along with the framing, weaving and silver studios, the school is presently developing a carving studio. 4. The development of a comprehensive updated website. 5. The development of a student art store. 6. The development of improved marketing through a greater online presence and a Minneapolis satellite school. 7. Greater revenue and a larger operating budget. 8. Increased staffing and human resources.
Classes, student numbers, studios and studio participation, membership, board members and event registration are all easily measured. Due to coordinator time constraints, feedback through an email form is generally only from new classes and or instructors. The coordinator is always present at classes and is in contact with instructors. Class and teacher evaluation occurs constantly through contact with both students and instructors during class time. To better meet the needs of the Spoon Gathering attendees a comprehensive email feedback form was sent to all attendees of the festival in 2016. The Spoon Gathering has a working committee of 9 which meets by Skype each month to evaluate and improve the event.
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