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Welcome to
Chez Flaneur Arts Society
Artists Helping Artists
Backroom stage at the Cameron House, Queen St. West, Toronto. Photo by Reggie Flaneur
Chez Flaneur Art Society is a place where Artists can strike a balance between the need to make money and the desire to be creative. We believe that achieving this balance is a key to happiness.
For simplicity, we see the population artists grouped into 2 cohorts:
Starving Artists and Thirsty Creatives.
Starving Artist
Professional Artists: Those who earn a living from being creative, as their main gig or a side gig. These Artists often have an unfulfilled economic need. Classically called Starving Artists, as it is difficult for most Artists to make a living wage. They may say to themselves “Self! Given I NEED to be creative to be happy, how can I earn enough to have a decent living as an Artist?”
Thirsty Creative
Amateur Artists: Those who simply want to be creative, to balance their life as that is part of happiness. Any money earned is a bonus, at best covering expenses of a hobby. We refer to this group as Thirsty Creatives. They may say to themselves “Self! My job provides enough income to earn a decent living, but I thirst to do something purely creative. Given my job uses up all of my time and energy, how can I realize my creative dreams?”
Artists Helping Artists. Chez Flaneur offers solutions for each of these cohorts as the needs are different. However, part of the solution is to bring the cohorts together. Thirsty Creatives have money, ideas and a desire to grow artistically. Starving Artists have talent and time, to use to create art or instruct.
Mission
To create a Society composed of Artist Communities, including their Supporters. The society will enable artists to balance their need to be creative and the need to earn a living.
Values
We value Artists. We value Art. We understand that these values are both tangible and intangible. Artists create value.
Vision
A Society that is strong and cohesive. The Society and its members will prosper from their value creation. The profit will be shared by the Society.
Become a Member!
Chez Flaneur will be run as a non profit. We are a startup.
Membership is free to all who join by December 31, 2020, at which time we will re-examine our economic model. Learn more at Launch Plan.
Chez Flaneur Art Society welcomes Professional Artists, Amateur Artists and Supporters of the arts. Join Here.