South & East County Arts Network, SECAN meeting

147 West San Ysidro Boulevard,San Diego CA 92173

16 July, 2022

Description

Summer Community Building Meeting with South and East County Arts Network (SECAN) Next Meeting: Saturday July 16 @ 12:45pm - 2pm Meeting Location: The FRONT Arte y Cultura | 147 W San Ysidro Blvd. San Ysidro CA Schedule: 12:45 - Sign-in and refreshments 1:00pm - 1:30pm - Introductions 1:35 - SD County, update on County Arts & Culture Commission w Q/A 1:45 - Call to Artist/ Opportunities 2pm - Artists Market at TheFRONT Topics for Meetings Meetings are about networking as artists, art opportunities and how to increase equity for artist in our region. Is there a topic for an upcoming meeting you would like to present? Please email Wendy at: [email protected] SECAN Empowerment meeting guidelines (Thank you to NAVEL. LA for these basic guidelines) We strive to create an open and inclusive environment where participants feel empowered to take risks and engage in challenging discussions. Here are some principles that guide our commitment: Hold ourselves accountable first, and enter each space with a humble heart and compassionate criticality. Center care in our interactions with others and in representing our own needs. In order to grow a community that is truly intersectional and inclusive, we need to recognize that inequity is systematic. Before entering each session, take a moment to acknowledge our own differences and be honest about our own privileges and power. Make a conscious effort to resist ableism, racism, classism, ageism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia in our language, imagery, and examples. Take some time to assess your own privilege using this tool. Prioritizing listening is essential in creating inclusive space. When we listen, center the voices of people with disability, trans & queer, black & brown, low-income, non-English speaking or other non-white folks. Silence can be helpful especially when it means we are actively listening and processing. Rather than reacting to one’s immediate need to manage disagreement or achieve perfection, give space for discomfort, mistakes, vulnerability and non-closure. It is often through mistakes and discomfort that we grow. Respect each other’s privacy and personal boundaries, including confidentiality. Understand that safety, accessibility and personal boundaries mean different things for different people. The way to create a braver and more accessible space for everyone is to ask respectfully and learn from one another interpersonally. Have fun. Take breaks. Allow space for yourself and others to enter and leave according to their needs. After the Meeting enjoy... July 16th, 2022 from 2 - 6pm El Salon Cultural Center | 114 W Hall Ave. San Ysidro, CA Sidro Saturdays Art & Community Market Free Admission. All Ages. SECAN is an all volunteer organization Thank you to volunteers Anna Siqueiros, Ric Todd, Vallo Riberto, Francisco Eme and more..