IndieSpace Deep Breath Reflections – February 12
IndieSpace is taking a Deep Breath during January and February. This is a time in which we’re moving a bit slower and taking the time to reflect on the last many years and think about what has been working and what needs to shift for the years ahead.
Chronicling This Process
Over the next two months, we’re going to share regular updates during this process. We want to share during this time for several reasons:
1) Transparency is critical to our work and values. We want you to trust IndieSpace and have a better understanding of how we’re planning for the future.
2) While it is absolutely critical that we take this time for assessment, evaluation, and planning, we also recognize that we are privileged to do this. We want to chronicle our journey in case it provides value to our indie theater community. If you or your organization needs to do a similar evaluation, our reflections on this process may be helpful.
3) We want to highlight some potential topics that come up through this process. We’re asking questions that many organizations – especially those that provide funds and resources to the indie theater community – will need to ask and evaluate over the next year.
4) Your input is important! We did not want to do this process in a vacuum or bubble. If you have thoughts about what we’re doing and the questions we’re asking, we would love to hear them. Over the next two months, we’ll also ask our community certain prompts to help us better understand community needs and how people are looking ahead.
View our Previous Reflections
IndieSpace Deep Breath Reflections – February 12
These are reflections from the past two weeks:
January 28
Joel Guzman – Wearing the Luchador Mask: Defending the Arts in Uncertain Times
January 29
Joel Guzman – Creativity in the Aftermath: Rebuilding Lives Through Art
February 1
Joel Guzman – Evaluating Your Programs: A Practical Template for Reflection and Growth
February 4
Joel Guzman – Navigating Growth: A Reflection on IndieSpace’s Mission and Programs
February 6
Randi Berry – Video Diary
Editorial note: Randi mentioned doing a strength assessment test and was unsure of the name. It is a Clifton Strengths test. And Candace Thompson Zachary is certified for this!
February 7
India Shanelle – Video Diary