Chen Arts Meeting This Saturday - May 21st

Next Chen Arts Meeting
The monthly Chen Arts meeting will be held this Saturday, May 21st at the House of Chen restaurant in Allentown. If you would like to attend, please email: chenarts.info@gmail.com to RSVP.

Baum School Art Auction
For anyone looking for something fun to do after the Chen Arts meeting, there will be an Art Auction at the Baum School of Art down the street later that evening. More information on the Art Auction.

Thank You Sarah!
Sarah has decided to step down from handling the communications for the group. We would like to say a huge thank you to Sarah for taking care of the Chen Arts communications for all of us, and wish her luck in all that she does! We hope to continue to see her at future Chen Arts meetings, thanks again!

For Chen Arts communications, questions, and information please contact Michelle Bodamer at chenarts.info@gmail.com.

Jazz Weekend - Tickets
Fabulous JAZZ WEEKEND this Friday evening and Sunday afternoon. Don't miss it! First, Our next Jazz Cabaret is Friday, May 20, 2011 featuring Craig Kastelnik & Friends with Bernard Purdie! 7:30 PM, Rodale Community Room, Allentown Symphony Hall. Sunday, May 22, 2011, 4:00 PM in the Concert Hall is the Jazz Benefit Concert for El Sistema (The Allentown Symphony Association's new program that will commence this fall at Roosevelt Elementary School - a program that will transform the lives of children through music).

ART NEWS - Help Secure Funding for the Arts!
PCA Faces 70% Reduction in HB 1485 - Contact your legislators by May 23, 2011!

From the Lehigh Valley Arts Council: "On 5/11/11 the PA House Appropriations Committee passed an amendment to the budget bill (HB 1485) that included a combined cut of over 70% to the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) administrative and grants line items. The bill will now go to the full House of Representatives for consideration on May 23.

So, what would it mean to the Lehigh Valley if the budget for the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts was cut from $8.2 million to $2.5 million next year, as proposed by the PA House Appropriations Committee in HB 1485? Thirty-one nonprofit cultural organizations in our region would lose $350,000 next year in operating support—including ArtsQuest with the largest award of $88,450 down the list to the Lehigh Valley Arts Council with $2,948. Take Action!"

Kids & Teen Photography Class at Baum

Chen Artist Michelle Bodamer is teaching this class. Read on:

2011 Children & Teen Spring Photography Class at The Baum School of Art!

Instructor: Michelle Bodamer

Explore the world of Photography! Learn to shoot, develop film, and print photos in a real darkroom. Students should have a manual SLR film camera. Supply lists will be provided at the first class. Space is still available and classes start this Saturday, February 26th. Sign up today!

Sign up link: http://www.baumschool.org/class-details.php?target=20&sess=Spring&classType=Children%20and%20Teen

http://www.baumschool.org
www.michellebodamer.com

Allentown artist Gregory Coates featured in Berlin show

ADA POST Presents:

Children of Paradise

February 19^th – March 12^th

Viewed by Appointment

Nordbahnstraße 10, 13409 Berlin, Germany. +49 (0) 30 51 06 02 24

Dada Post proudly presents our first exhibition of the 2011 season titled: Children of Paradise. This is a multigenerational exhibition presented under the banner of our yearlong Geopraxis program, and features ten highly diverse artists - who do not live or work in Berlin, although all (except one) lived or currently lives in New York.

The Artists:

Hugo Bastidas ¡ Dineke Blom ¡ Gregory Coates ¡ Edward Clark ¡ Asha De Costa ¡ Julie Durkin ¡ Nickolas Krushenick¡ Elizabeth Newman Kuiper ¡ Kazuko Miyamoto ¡ Alan Uglow

The exodus from New York over the past decade, to places like Los Angeles and Berlin, has been nothing short of amazing. It seems that New York's centrality to the art world has passed its peak, and is teetering under the weight of a “money creed with out culture”.

As Leonard Cohen famously sang: "First we'll take Manhattan, then we'll take Berlin."

Children of Paradise: in the case of this exhibition, is one that examines the interloper status (like an invasive species), which applies to non-indigenous species, or "non-native", animals whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic harm, environmental harm, or harm to cultural autonomy. The term "invasive" is used for the most aggressive species. These species grow and reproduce rapidly, causing major disturbance to the areas in which they are present – thanks to drugs – sex- and rock n roll.

Geopraxis:

Seeking/Rejecting the Emblematic in Global Culture

Geopraxis is a Dada Post yearlong program of inquiry on the state of art practice of our current era of global society. It is a program initiated by Dada Post to examine the conditions and problems of the phenomenon of globalization, and its impact on art practice.

Is it true that any environment that attracts, sustains, and retains globally resourceful artists will inevitably flourish and blossom into something new and exciting? The colonization of Berlin by a steady influx of artists from all over the world since 1989 has resulted in a consequence where Berlin has become the new global center for the disparate ideas that currently inform every kind of contemporary art. The current Berlin art scene is diverse in its condition, and very focused on the arrival of its internationalization.

For more information please contact: info@dadapost.com

Follow Dada Post On Facebook

Dada Post is now featured on Sleek magazine’s selection of the city’s most interesting art spots, in the form of an iPhone application.

DIRECTIONS:

By S-Bahn:

S-1 (Direction Oranienburg) and S-25 (Direction Hennigsdorf), to the Schönholz station.

If you take the S-Bahn be sure to exit at the Schönholz station –

not the Wollankstrasse station.

House considering deeper cuts to NEA

from Citizens for the Arts in PA:

Yesterday the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment to H.R. 1, the appropriations continuing resolution, which severely reduces current year funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The vote added an additional $20.5 million cut on top of an already underlying $22.5 million reduction. If the U.S. House completes its work on this appropriations legislation today, the NEA's FY 2011 budget will have been reduced from $167.5 million to $124.5 million - a cut of 26% and the deepest cut to the NEA in 16 years.

Citizens for the Arts and Americans for the Arts is asking that you do the following:

Congress will begin a 10-day recess on February 18. When they return, the U.S. Senate will begin consideration of their own version of the FY 2011 funding legislation as early as February 28. While members of Congress are back home in their districts, we encourage you to inform your local media about the devastating impact the House appropriations bill would have on the arts in your community. Americans for the Arts has set up a Media Alert through their E-Advocacy Center to help you quickly and efficiently send your opinions to the local radio, TV, and newspaper stations in your area. They've already matched up the media contacts for you based on your zip code. You just need to customize the article's talking points and hit send.

We need the Senate to reverse the potentially devastating effects that could be caused on the arts that the FY 2011 appropriations bill passed by the House today. The customizable Media Alert is a fast and easy way to communicate your support for the NEA to local media outlets and help show your U.S. Senators why the NEA is an important grant-making agency in your state.

Please use this next week to write letters to the editor or op-ed pieces about this devastating cut. Don't stop with your letter - ask board members, friends and family to do the same.

Further NEA Cuts Proposed

from Citizens for the Arts in PA:

We've just learned that two members of Congress have introduced amendments to further cut, and terminate, funding from the National Endowment for the Arts during consideration of the FY 2011 appropriations measure. Your member in the U.S. House, Rep. Charlie Dent, a key GOP member with a solid record of support for the arts, has voted against amendments like this previously, and we hope you will urge another “No” vote.

As you may recall from our E-Alerts last week, the U.S. House of Representatives is considering major cuts to federal programs this week. In the bill they're considering, the NEA will be reduced from $167.5 million to $145 million. Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) has introduced an amendment to further cut that amount by $20.5 milllion from the NEA budget. Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ) has introduced an amendment to terminate funding to the NEA immediately in this fiscal year. Both amendments are in line to be considered this week.

PLEASE take two minutes right now to contact Rep. Charlie Dent and request a voteagainst those amendments -- you can use our customized E-Advocacy Center to send that message.

Please spread this message to other arts advocates in your congressional district. Thank you for your arts advocacy!

Help us continue this important work by becoming an official member of the Arts Action Fund. If you are not already a member play your part by joining the Arts Action Fund today--it's free and simple.

deeper cuts to arts funding

Since we sent you the alert last night about the funding cuts being proposed in the U.S. House of Representatives to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) the situation has worsened. Overnight, the House Appropriations Committee made even deeper cuts to the NEA and dozens of other programs and agencies. The proposed cut to the NEA is now set at $22.5 million (yesterday it was $12 million) which would represent the largest cut to that agency in 16 years.

A key paragraph in today’s Washington Post story covering these budget cuts explains what is happening: The Republican Study Committee, “Its ranks swollen with enthusiastic freshman who have never taken calls from constituents angry about loss of a favored program…threatened to oppose the package on the House floor next week unless deeper cuts were adopted.” It is quite possible these members of the Republican Study Committee will offer amendments to fully eliminate the NEA during floor consideration. We need you to send a message to your Members calling on them to reject these cuts to the NEA because they will negatively affect the district back home.

By taking two minutes today to send a customizable message via our E-Advocacy Center, we will automatically send letters on your behalf to both your Senators and your House Representative. This will ensure that your voice will be heard by Members of Congress (especially freshmen members), who are now assessing their constituents’ viewpoints on these budget cuts.

Help us continue this important work by becoming an official member of the Arts Action Fund. If you are not already a member play your part by joining the Arts Action Fund today -- it's free and simple.

Arts Funding Cuts?

From Citizens for the Arts in PA (2/11/11):

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) faces a reduction of approximately $12 million to the current year's appropriation in a Continuing Resolution (CR) appropriations package that will be presented on the floor of the U.S. House of Representative early next week. This would bring the current year appropriation to $155 million. Deeper cuts could be made to the NEA appropriation through the inclusion of amendments that can be offered to the CR on the House floor.

Americans for the Arts and Citizens for the Arts in Pennsylvania is urging you to take two minutes today to send an e-mail to your members of the Pennsylvania Congressional delegation expressing your concern about additional cuts beyond those offered in the CR. Americans for the Arts has created an e-mail template for your use to make it easier to contact your Representatives.

Take two minutes, right now, to send that e-mail.

Thanks.

Sincerely,

Jenny

Jenny L. Hershour

Managing Director

Poetry Event in Manayunk on Sunday 2/13

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

DRAFT MRAC Hosts Valentine’s Haiku Program

Manayunk, PA (February 3, 2011) Celebrating the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the Manayunk Roxborough Art Center will host “The Heart of Haiku and Other Japanese Forms” on Sunday, February 13^th from 3:30 to 5:30pm. Facilitated by award-winning poets Elizabeth Bodien and Marilyn Hazelton, the program will include the history and techniques of haiku, tanka and related forms, followed by an open mike. Participants will be encouraged to read their own haiku or tanka, or to read Japanese-style poems from books and journals that will be available on that day.

The world of haiku and tanka is expanding each year. These forms and others appear in online and print journals in Europe, Africa, India, Australia, as well as in Japan, the U.S. and Canada. Participants in “The Heart of Haiku…” will take away a list of resources for reading and for publishing their work if they wish to continue in this field.

Elizabeth Bodien, Kempton, Pennsylvania, has had poems in Frogpond, Ribbons, red lights, Contemporary Haibun Online, Magnapoets, Eucalypt, Ribbons, bottle rockets, American Tanka, Modern English Tanka, Atlas Poetica, among other publications. Her most recent poetry collection isEndpapers (Finishing Line Press, 2011).

Rostered as a poet with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts since 2000, Marilyn Hazelton teaches poetry in public and private schools in Pennsylvania. Her work includes residencies or readings in France, Japan and Morocco. Her writings include poetry, art reviews, op-eds and book reviews published regionally, nationally and internationally. She is editor of the tanka journal, red lights.

Peter Krok, the Humanities Director of the MAC, is the coordinator of the M/RAC Reading Series and is Editor of Schuylkill Valley Journal.

The afternoon literary series at the M/RAC started in the fall of1990. There is a $4 donation and, of course, refreshments are provided. For information about the program, call the MAC at 215-482-3363.

Manayunk-Roxborough Art Center

419 Green Lane (rear)

Philadelphia, PA 19128

http://mrartcenter.org/

Artist in Residence Opportunity

Information reposted from the Byrdcliffe Artist in Residence Program

The Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild offers month long Artist in Residence (AIR) opportunities for visual artists, composers, playwrights/screenwriters, and writers of fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Longer residencies are available for ceramic artists. The AIR sessions generally occur during the months of June, July, August, and September. The Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild's goal is to provide solitude in a community and uninterrupted time in which to concentrate on creative work alongside fellow artists. Opened in 1903, the Byrdcliffe Art Colony was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites in 1979 for its architectural and historical significance. It is located in the Catskill Mountains, 1.5 miles from the center of Woodstock, New York.

For more information or to apply, please go to http://www.woodstockguild.org/artist_in_residence/index.html

The application deadline is Tuesday, March 1, 2011.

A view of "Walking the Edge"

Below are images from the Chen Arts Group's latest show, Walking the Edge. This is the fifth show of the group and the first with a theme, exploring the dangerous, taboo or unusual. Thirty artists shared their work at the Salemme Foundation Gallery. Congratulations to all on a great show.

Art Opening at First Friday

THE GALLERY AT HOME & PLANET

25 East Third Street • Bethlehem, PA 18015-1304
610-866-7370 • www.homeandplanet.com
Hours: Mon,Tue,Wed 10-6, Thur 10-7, Fri 10-8
Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5

Form Revealed

Nude Drawings by Edward Meneeley

This show includes drawings done over the past 35 years by
internationally renowned artist Edward Meneeley. Born in Wilkes
Barre in1927 and now living in Lehighton, Mr. Meneeley was part of
the influential group of American Abstract Expressionist painters living
in New York in the 1950’s. “Every model is different,” Meneeley says,
“though some give more than others in the experience of their energy
unfolding through my lines onto paper. Each are intimate in their own
way.” Meneeley’s work is included in major public and private
collections throughout the world including the Museum of Modern Art
in New York and the Tate Modern in London.

Opening, First Friday
Friday, February 4, 2010
7:00-10:00 pm

Show runs through Feb. 27

News from the NEA

A message from the National Endowment for the Arts:

President Barack Obama delivered his annual State of the Union speech before the United States Congress where he addressed three areas of concern that resonate with arts advocates: federal spending, jobs and education policy. Earlier this week, 165 conservative members of Congress representing the Republican Study Committee called for termination of the National Endowment for the Arts and key arts education programs at the U.S. Department of Education. We know that the battle to protect these programs will be tough this year, but with your help, not insurmountable.

Please take two minutes to take action and send a message to your member of Congress in support of the National Endowment for the Arts or arts education at the U.S. Department of Education.

Several major newspapers across the country interviewed Americans for the Arts President and CEO Bob Lynch in response to the dubious notion that cutting the arts will actually reduce the nation’s deficit. In today’s New York Times, Bob pointed out that the arts support 5.7 million jobs in the United States that generate about $30 billion in taxes, nearly $13 billion of which goes to the federal government and said, "If they’re serious about jobs and they’re serious about income, they would invest more in the arts.”

Since 1965, the National Endowment for the Arts has been serving arts organizations and artists in every state and every community. The arts not only play an important role in our nation’s well-being and foster creativity and innovation, but they also create jobs and prepare our workforce to compete in the global economy. Including the arts in a comprehensive and formal education for every student is critical. The education reforms that the President and leaders in Congress should be looking at are ones that strengthen the role of the arts and truly implement it as a core academic subject in schools throughout the country.

Help us continue this important work by becoming an official member of the Arts Action Fund. If you are not already a member play your part by joining the Arts Action Fund today -- it's free and simple.

Morning Call GO Guide Coverage of "Walking the Edge"

The opening for "Walking the Edge" was a huge success! Easily 200+ people came through the Salemme Foundation to view the work and to enjoy the experimental music by Gary Hassay and Michael Bisio. Thirty artists participated in the show. The variety of work is ever-changing. It was great to see so many new faces, too. - - -The piece featured above, titled "Flip Out" is by Chris P Jones and is on display in this show - - -

Please read the Go Guide preview of the show from Jan. 19:

By Jodi Duckett

The opening of Chen Arts Group's newest exhibit in Allentown on Saturday offers a triple play of entertainment.

First, it's an opportunity to see lots of visual art by local artists and chat with them about their work. "Walking the Edge" features works by 20 artists on the theme of the taboo, dangerous or unusual.

Second, it's a chance to hear some interesting jazz music when saxophonist/vocalist Gary Hassay and bassist Michael Bisio peform free-form improvisation.

Third, it's a chance to explore the Antonio Salemme Foundation, Allentown's newest art and performance space, which features a permanent display of sculptures, paintings and drawings by the late 20th century Italian-American artist and former Easton-area resident.

The opening begins at 7 p.m.at the foundation, 542 Hamilton St., Suite 203. Hassay and Bisio will perform at 9 p.m. The event is free, with donations accepted. The exhibit runs through Feb. 5.

More info: 610-433-4150, salemmeart@verizon.net, chenarts.blogspot.com.

Press Release:

from Joe Skrapits of the Salemme Foundation:

On Saturday, January 22, saxophonist/vocalist Gary Hassay and acoustic bassist Michael Bisio will perform live at the Antonio Salemme Foundation in Allentown, at the opening reception of “Walking the Edge,” an exhibit of works by more than 30 contemporary regional artists organized by the Allentown Chen Arts Group.

The Antonio Salemme Foundation is located at 542 Hamilton St., Suite 203.

The Chen group reception begins at 7pm. Hassay and Bisio will perform at 9pm. Admission is free, with donations accepted.

Questions regarding this event or to unsubscribe please email info@TinaBradfordpr.com

Nominations Now Open for Arts Ovation Awards

Allentown Arts Commission’s 23rd Annual Luncheon is planned for
May 5, 2011; Nominations due January 21, 2011

(Allentown PA) –January 7, 2011 – Charles Kalan and Susan Rutt, Co-Chairs of Arts Ovation, announce that nominations are now being requested for awards to be presented at the Allentown Arts Commission’s Annual Luncheon.

The public is invited to submit their nominations in writing or via email in the following categories: 1. OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN VISUAL, PERFORMING OR LITERARY ARTS: may be an individual and/or arts organizations; 2. OUTSTANDING SERVICE OR CONTRIBUTIONS: may be an individual who has had a major impact on the arts through devoted service in a volunteer capacity; an individual, business, foundation or organization who has had a major impact on the arts by contributing financial and/or in-kind resources; or an institution which has had a major impact on the arts; 3. EMERGING ARTIST/SERVICE/CONTRIBUTIONS AWARD: a new award created in 2009 in any of the above categories for emerging talent, service or contribution.

The established guidelines state the eligibility for awards: arts organizations or individuals whose achievements have had a significant and positive impact on the citizens of Allentown and the quality of life in Allentown’s cultural community. Award recipients will be selected from the nominations received by the Arts Ovation Committee of the Allentown Arts Commission.

Nominations must be submitted by no later than January 21, 2011. Each must contain the name, address, phone number and email of the nominee, as well as the specific category of the nominee. A brief summary is requested stating why the nominee meets the qualifications for the award. Name, address, phone number and email of the nominator are also requested. Applications for nominations are available by emailing Susan Rutt at allentownartscommission@gmail.com, or calling Susan Rutt at 610-791-3497.

FORM BELOW (Copy and Paste to Fill Out):

2011 ARTS OVATION AWARDS
ALLENTOWN ARTS COMMISSION
NOMINATION FORM

Guidelines:
1. Eligibility for awards: arts, organizations or individuals whose achievements have had a significant and positive impact on the citizens of Allentown and the quality of life in the Allentown cultural community.
2. Award recipients will be selected from the nominations received by the Arts Ovation Committee of the Allentown Arts Commission. Only fully completed applications will be accepted for nominations.

CATEGORIES FOR AWARDS:
1. Outstanding Achievement in Visual, Performing and Literary Arts: May be individuals and/or arts organizations
2. Outstanding Service and/or Contribution: May be an individual who has had a major impact on the arts through devoted service in a volunteer capacity, an individual, business, foundation or organization who has had a major impact on the arts by contributing financial and/or in-kind resources; or an institution which has had a major impact on the arts.
3. Emerging Artist/Service/Contribution Award: A new award given in any of the above categories for emerging talent, service or contribution.

Name of Nominee: _____________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________ Email: ___________________________

Category: _____________________________________________________________
(Please indicate only one, based on above categories)

In the space below, please state why you believe the nominee meets the qualifications for the award. Please email, type, or print clearly in dark ink. Please add additional sheet if necessary.








Name of Nominator: ___________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________ Email: ___________________________

Thank you for taking the time to participate in the Arts Ovation nomination process. Please return this form by January 21, 2011, to: Tara Craig, Arts Ovation Committee, City of Allentown, 435 Hamilton Street, Allentown PA 18101, or email to craigt@allentowncity.org. Awards will be presented at Arts Ovation 2011, the twenty-third annual luncheon on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at the Center City Holiday Inn to recognize outstanding accomplishments in the arts.

NEA Releases New Grant Guidelines

From Citizens for the Arts in Pennsylvania:

Along with a new strategic plan titled, Arts Works for America, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has released grant guidelines to accompany the strategic plan. There are many substantive changes that may affect many areas of the arts sector. For more information visit http://arts.gov/grants/apply/index.html.

Art Mart Closing Soiree TONIGHT!

It's been a great second year for Art Mart. Diane Teti did a great job managing and promoting the shop and many area artists sold fine art and other creations. Join the artists TONIGHT starting at 5 p.m. at the store at Holiday Inn at 9th and Hamilton in downtown Allentown.

Here are the details from Diane:

This Thursday (1/6/11) starting at 5 pm, we will be offering 25% off everything in the store. We will also be serving complimentary beer and wine and munchies. If beer and wine are not your thing, Made in Brazil has 1/2 price drinks in the bar between 6-8 pm Even if you've been in the store, come join us as we have gotten a larger selection of some really nice things since opening. I encourage you to make this a friends and family event - enjoy free wine and beer and mingle with the local artists that made the Art Mart possible. Happy New Year!!

Art Mart is OPEN! Help Wanted!

Art Mart is up and running for the month of December. Please stop by when you have a chance. There is artwork by Chris P. Jones, Ely, Chris Neyen and Nicole Bogac, among others, plus handmade jewelry, knitted hats and scarves, floral hair clips, holiday greeting cards, cooking sauces, screenprinted shirts and other gift items. All items are locally produced.

Please support the shop and consider volunteering for a shift. Hours are tentatively set for Wed. 11-2 and 4-7, Thursday 11-2 and 4-7, Friday 11-2 and 4-8 and Saturday 12-7 as volunteer participation allows. To volunteer, contact Diane at allentown.artmart@gmail.com

Art Mart is located at Holiday Inn at 9th and Hamilton in downtown Allentown. Visit Art Mart online at: www.facebook.com/allentownartmart

Opening this weekend....

Saturday, Nov. 27 at 8pm.
Opening reception for Lehigh Valley artist, Chris P. Jones showing many new paintings.
Show runs through Dec. 20
Art N Soul Studios
516 W. Hamilton St.
610-433-4850

Notes from the 11/20/10 Group Meeting

Notes compiled by Michelle Bodamer:


Introductions: New attendees, Steven (artist) and Anthony (representation)
Steven Condra distributed invitations to his show Alternative Perception December 2, 2010 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm @ 514 Theater on 19th St. in Allentown

Walking the Edge Location Discussion: Salemme is first choice - most members felt that a place with heat would be best in January (This works out well since it's now at Salemme!)

Other group show potential locations discussed: Greg's space, Phoenix Square, Art Mart space, 514 Theater

The group would like to see a calendar of group shows set in advance (would we have this available online as well?)

Group Wish List: Exhibit/Group Show Calendar, Heather's Database of Chen Arts members, Facebook group page (I offered to create this and maintain it for the group, but wanted to ask you your thoughts first.)

Art Museum: The group discussed looking into securing the first available 2011 show in the community space planned in the museum when it opens

Walking the Edge Needs: reception, food, pick up/drop off, hanging committee
Large scale Allentown show: Georgine suggested an Allentown show that we plan in advance which could be open to all of Allentown, possibly contain more controversial work, etc.

Allentown/Easton collaboration: one meeting attendee suggested we collaborate with the Easton arts group to help each other promote shows and maybe do something together between the groups

Chen Arts Meeting attendees showed interest in having at least two shows planned per year, which would be planned out in advance