Spanganga Gallery* 3376 19th Street - (19th Street and Mission), San Francisco

March 27- Running your own Art Space
Speakers
Sean Kelly - Spanganga
Mary Alice Fry - Venue 9
Terrance Allen- Late Night Coalition and 220 Club
Lil Mike Martzke -- Komotion International,
Moderator - Michael Vavricek - Popcorn Anti Theater/ Porno Clown Posse & Burning Man

All the panel had a round table discussion in front of an audience about 17 people. Many subjects were talked about: such as entertainment laws, fire safety, dealing with your landlord, coming up with a mission statement, and promotion.

Sean Kelly talked about why he opened his own space, interesting promotion ideas he has seen (including listings in miss connection "cute guy at something show"), problems in getting the proper permits, and best show in his space.
Mary Alice Fry talked about why we need more spaces for dancers, about being a nonprofit and applying for grant ( such as the Hotel Tax Grant), the importance of having a mission statement, and dealing with landlords.
Terrance Allen talked his early day as a Rave promoter, his winning lawsuit against the City, what antertainment laws are, and how that are changing them. Also, he gave a description of the exact steps need to get all the permits.
Lil Mike Matzke talked about the days of Komotion, being part of a collective, how to get stuff done without money or contracts, interesting promotional idea (including CD and magazine which gave out to the audience), and how to contact people with out e-mail.

A great time was had by all, and the audience shared about spaces they were opening or wanted to open as they got useful advice.

Thanks to all the above speakers and moderator and
Owen Grace
Tina Butcher - Femina Poton
Michael Dean
Sister Kitty -Sister of Perpetual Indulgence
Klubstitute
Philip Walker
Michael Freeman
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