Where We've Been and Where We're Going

 December is a good month to sum up many accomplishments of the past year at the Mad and Noisy.  Tracey listed  them at the AGM a few days ago, and they are impressive ( and many a direct result of our greatly appreciated Trillium Grant. )  We have a newly-renovated "back-rooms" thanks in great part to Peter Dillman and Rosemary Hasner, we have new lights, and new plinths, UV protection on our huge windows, a security-system,  more display walls, a renovated front desk area,  not to mention a whole new operating system using Lightspeed and Quickbooks.
    A few statistics for 2010:  art sales increased 19 % over 2009.  We had greater art rentals, and workshops running.  We coordinated more events with local businesses than ever before.  And our operating system has been enormously improved over the previous year.  We have a Promotional CD of artist members' works ( thanks to Corey Finkelstein ) ready to be used now, and a new push on the Artists' BIOS book from David Johnson.
    2011 Shows are all booked ( so if you are looking at 2012 for a show, tell the Curator now ).  Peter Adams told the members at the AGM about a new opportunity coming up at the Gladstone in Toronto in February so stay tuned.  And finally,
            The New Fee Structure for C.A.C./ Mad and Noisy Gallery Membership

All members:   Base Fee  =  $120. ( + HST)   [  $20. increase goes towards a gallery Cleaner.]
                        +  48 Hours/ Yr  STAFFING
Calendar Sign-up of your hours is needed to complete your Membership deal.  NOTE:  $ 20./Hr. is charged to artists who miss their staffing obligation. ( Have a buddy who'll exchange with you, AND notify the Gallery ahead of time ! )

Other Option:  Base Fee  $ 120.   ( + HST )
                                    +  $ 500.   ( + HST )  ( Staffing impossible / calculated at $ 20 /hr )

Key Service Providers work in lieu of staffing credit, provide year-end report;  Note: "Kids' Classes 2010" is available Now.

We look forward to a great year at the Gallery;  please join us in making it work, by volunteering to take on  a few of  those extra jobs that are so essential to a successful operation !