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CULTURAL COMMITTEE @1400 Collective
6:30PM
Attended-
Oya
Yvette
Kent
Nadir
Serenity


Oya opened with introductions and then gave a brief overview of what the meeting and the USSF Detroit is about. To have anyone contact Oya 313- 429- 0796.

Discussion: Knowing how to present information to others with regard to the USSF 2010 Building a strong foundation and creating history Serenity “Will donate ad space for Nadir in August play souvenir book for donating his space. The overall goal is to create a movement and show the positive aspects of Detroit Review of Phase I: Ideas Liberation and Education are the focus of the music. One film festival at this time. Plays and events for children, also places for kids to do artwork. Open Mic with a purpose/ Youth Camp will have security Fundraisers (to secure additional items needed and additional funds required.) See handout of brainstorming for cultural expression for further activities discussed previously***

Phase II: Categorizing Events/Days What spaces are available for cultural workshops?

A. Kent will get maps of downtown B. Serenity will check files by Friday for Cobo Hall /Hart Plaza Maps

How many workshops? 1000+ (250 daily over the 4day period) December is deadline for submissions. Nadir-“ having active art in workshops so as to get people involved” Kent- “need to know area between amphitheatre for food vendors?” Nadir-“we have to be cognizant of the area and what types of food and or food vendors are allowed. Serenity-“Refreshments available in Cobo. Cobo will only allow Aramark [located within Cobo] for catering, food, drinks etc. The first floor has a few kiosks that sell hotdogs, chips, pizza, etc. and there is a restaurant/club in Cobo as well. The Pyramid and Amphitheatre are the two main stages but additional will be required. Additional stages needed. How many? For what programs? Fundraisers will be held to raise additional funds for proper equipment and other needs.

Other Resources Detroit Public Library Arab American Museum- Ralph Valdez 5E Gallery 1440 Bert‟s Belle Isle Band Shell Music Hall Music Discussion Nadir‟s space- “1400 Collective (Gratiot) is a Media Arts Center or Creative Incubator if you will.” Nadir- “Networking Parties will work well” Kent- “Profound vs. Profanity” Workshop Will give estimate of time for headliners but not the „exact time‟ however, concerts will not be slated at same time as workshops. Comedy Discussion Horace HB Sanders Arturo Shelton as a possible host Vendor Discussion Finding ways to sale with integrity. Vendors will pay a fee to use space for large items (and possibly a %tage of sales depending on products) Other vendors –i.e. cd‟s, jewelry, clothing would do consignment Media Discussion Serenity –will check /w media for coverage Everyone will reach out to their contacts to see what media resources we can utilize Other topics Theme for concerts instead of calling them a concert.

How to include activism and arts?
Serenity will work with females in hip hop and connect with others in the film industry
Networking with a purpose, exchanging information to keep in touch and stay motivated.
Print out and carry flyers with you to events to inform crowds and get people involved.

Maps - Cobo Center Parking PDF - The People Mover

The other maps I have are too many due to they are done according to room, so I have included links so you can view room size/dimensions etc.

Cobo Hall
Hart Plaza
Community
Registration
Workshops
Artistic Workshops
Panel Discussions
Cultural Discussions
Poets
Defined Dance
Going Green

Concerts:

Gospel
Hip Hop
Rock
Funk
R & B
Reggae
Blues
Latin
Folk
Asian
Jazz
World Music
House
Techno
(my thing) Holy Hip Hop
Spoken Word/Poetry
Soap Boxes/Open Mic
Comedy
Galleries
Media Arts Center
Green Workshops
Street Plays
Parties
Themed Networking Dance
Symposiums
Murals
Massive Community
Poetry/Spoken Word
Mimes
Puppetry
Vending for Artists
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