Collaborative Project Group!

Collaborative Group Projects
My Own Backyard

Group Mission:  To create multi dimensional works of art using multi media/mediums and combined perspectives creating a more diverse and rich content.

How This works:
Content matter will be selected by vote among the group.  Three content categories will be focused upon:  Social content, esthetic content, and children’s content.  Each project will designate a team for each dimension of the project categorized by medium/media: videography, photography, mixed medium, installation, writing, journalism, and event/performance.
Each team will work within their group to develop a strategy for implementation
Each strategy will pose before the collaborative group for approval and criticism.
Each team will adhere to specific guidelines of the collaborative (see by laws)
Once each team has completed their dimension, we will work together collaboratively to design a cohesive method for exhibition and translation so that each dimension will work together to create one work of art.
This project is open to everyone, there are no restrictions to age, skill level nor location.  You and/your team must be able to submit work via e-mail including: jpg images of work, video streams and/or any other digital medium.

By Laws:
DEDICATION to your team!  This Collaborative is designed to create more opportunities for local artists and creatives to exhibit, sell and develop their own body of work.  If you can not adhere to your specified duties as a team member you will be disqualified from that particular project.

COMMUNICATION with the group!  This is an ego free collaborative.  It is a learning experience first and foremost and we will at all times employ professionalism.  All criticism is in the interest of the group NOT in the interest of the individual and is intended to lift the project NOT to degrade it.  Badgering, ill criticism (not constructive) and general drama MUST be left at the door THIS INCLUDES BODY LANGUAGE.  We will work honestly,  openly and will NEVER agree 100% but, we will revere one another as artists and intellects!  Failure to do so will rely on the discretion of each team leader and can result in your disqualification on that project.

INVOLVMENT: Every group member will commit to continually and progressively thinking about content for further projects.  Every member will submit nominations for project ideas written in the format provided.
Each group member will sign a waiver stating that all submitted content related to any one project is property of this collaborative.  This means, any contest winnings, publishing and/or opportunity which shall arise as a result of materials used in the final product will be distributed and rightfully owned by every member of this collaborative.

Should opportunity for travel, partial exhibition, or other undividable opportunity arise, it will become the decision of the group as to who will be appointed to receive on our behalf.  Decision will be made by vote.
Deadlines WILL be adhered to.  Extensions must be approved by the Director (Rachel Harris-Beck)
Any expenses accurred are the responsibility of the artist.  We must think sustainably. 

We will learn and follow all copyright, and public content laws in creating our work ie;  waivers signed for release of photo/video by individuals, creditation to public landscapes, use of clip art or design must include right to use statements.

NO GROUP IMAGES WILL BE DISPLAYED IN ANY PUBLIC FORUM WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE GROUP!  No facebook updates with images, no discussion of content etc.  WE ARE A SECRET SOCIETY and we want to create a suprising final product!

Discussing your personal work is optional.  All information discussed in this group will be respected.
If you agree to these by laws and are willing to make the commitment to this project, please copy and paste the following statement, fill out the information and e-mail your statement attached to:  myownbackyardcommunity@gmail.com


Collaborative Group Questionare:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Preferred Media/Medium:
Skill Level :  beginner   skilled   professional
I am interested in the following media/mediums:
Videography:  Cinematography
              Documentary 
Photography  Painting  Mixed Medium
Graphic Design  Web Development Three Dimensional Design Industrial Design
Quality Craft  Fashion   Textiles  Music/audio Lighting
Set Design  Writing   Illustration Other two dimensional design:_______
Performance  Installation  Event Planning  Curatorial Management
Public Art  Editing:  Writing  Video   Photo
I am interested in the following content:
Social Content
Esthetic Content/Design
Children’s Content
I can commit to _____ meetings a month
I will commit to _____ hours per week to develop my team’s project dimension

Potential Space

Good news... at least a closer step toward the ultimate goal.
We have our sights on spaces for the development of a Cultural Arts Center!  This is the ultimate goal of MOB, a center which will encompass a LARGE variety of cultural arts classes, lectures, events, and services including some secrect suprises.  All profits to be donated to community!
Why should you care BEFORE we have a license or space?  Because, we are planning a near future meeting to appoint an official board, discuss fundraising and volunteers and essentially to discuss the multitude of opportunities this will bring to everyone!
The idea of THIS project was part of the end of a three year plan that may be manageable even with in the next six months BUT... thus far, there have only been a few of us working on development and, this project being so suddenly upon us will take an army!
So, what can you do? 
-Watch our posts for upcoming meetings.  They won't be excessive but, they are necessary for development.
-Talk about us.  Share our blogspot with community members (everywhere.) 
-Subscribe, comment, and tell us you're interested!
The T-shirt design Call For Entries remains open.  Submit designs!
Building a solid structure has been slow moving due to bueraucracy and politics but, when we get there, we will be prepared!
Thank you M.O.B community for your interest! 

M.O.B. M.I.A?

We're still here... promise.  We have been working diligently on trying to obtain an official 501c3 license so that we can really get the ball rolling.  Without this tax exempt capability, we can not apply for grants or further funding in order to launch our artist shoppe or host fundraisers for area non profits.
In the meantime, we are developing new projects for "the fun of it."
We would love to hear any ideas you may have, updates on area progress, or events!
Please stay subscribed and watch for our upcoming progress!

Thank you M.O.Bsters,
Rachel

"Happy Holidays" by Harlan Lovestone

Created by The Greenhaus Founder, Harlan Lovestone, an inspirational message of the way things "used" to be before we became so reliant upon convenience. 

MOB loves what Harlan is doing in Greenville, SC!

From our community to yours... HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Suprise Someone Who Needs It!

It is always the goal of M.O.B to only ask for very small donations yet, in lieu of a few last minute requests for assistance, we are sending out a fun challenge to our communities:

SEND SOMEONE IN NEED A $5.00 GIFT CARD (or more.)

So that they may purchase necessities and are able to have a safe Christmas with their family!
ONLY 14 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!

If you would like to send a suprise this Christmas, please contact M.O.B for addresses to send!

Thank you,
Rachel

The Lottery Epiphany

I had an epiphany to justify my madness last night... Over 100,000,000 people play the SC powerball lottery TWICE a week!

If everyone of those people gave just ONE MORE DOLLAR ONCE THAT YEAR, M.O.B would raise $100,000,000.00 towards community sustainability. ONE DIME A MONTH, a quarter each time they play.... wow, we just might not need Federal tax money to sustain anymore!

I pay myself $5.00 a week, which goes into a can marked "Wish List." This money, is my own little stash for things I don't need but, really want (like massages, or art supplies.) 

This week, I am implementing a new challenge for myself- $5.00 a week into a can marked "Pay It Forward."

I wouldn't expect everyone to stop playing the lottery- it supports our education system anyhow but, if you play, why not set aside a quarter each time for charitable donations? 

Odds for winning Powerball: 1 in 111,000,000 this week

Chances of changing the planet if everyone gave a dollar:  Guaranteed!

2hands.org

Though My Own Backyard hopes to be a resource for additional funding and means to raise needed items throughout communities, it is organizations like 2Hands.org that we aim to assist.  Please take a moment to look at their site, read the posts (Horry Co. is listed in Mt. Pleasant and throughout) and register to give if you can put your hands on the requested needs.  Contact M.O.B (Casey or Rachel) if you need help getting things to the families.
   If you are in need... this is a great resource and, as always, M.O.B would like to help too!

http://www.2hands.org/