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Back to the original thread, our art club is going through the topical dilemma right now on how to attract young members. After a big surveyof all members we had a big takeup it was good to know on all the questions, but the young were a problem in how to get them in.
We determined it's virtually impossible in the current era - which will coninue- of digital in all things. There will always be a few who like to draw and paint, like my grandkids, but I will be dead when they become old enough to take part.
Clubs/groups/associations of all interests will be suffering the same problem I expect.
Bringing kids in would mean we all get police vetted, who would teach the kids. where and when etc etc.
Tuition is not one of our current activities, venues are always a problem . One local big club have the luxury of their own lovely premises - we wish.
We will try and improve our contact with new and inexperienced members, two who have expressed their awe at what the regualar members create.
I do wonder what the future of the club will be in the not too distant future when a lot of us of a certain age have popped our clogs.
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The number of young people who get involved in anything - whether it be painting clubs, political organizations, anything - is always likely to be small because generally the young prefer their own age-group as company, get embarrassed by being with adults, and basically aren't too great at time-management (certainly I never was) and so always think they wouldn't have time. And of course they might quite easily be right - whether all young people are into digital art (and I can't help but think of finger-painting when I write that, but I know that's not what is meant) or not I don't know: the fact is that MOST young people were never interested in the visual arts, long before computers came to be so common. This is something that always interested only a minority.
I wouldn't worry about it. They'll find you when and if they want you, and if those who are interested in painting aren't keen on joining an established art club - well, you wouldn't blame them in some cases, would you? I'm sure your club is a great place to be Derek, but shall we say I've known of others and leave it at that. Groups do come and go, sadly - you look around your membership and notice suddenly that the youngest is 65, and that's you: the next up being 90. But I favour keeping going as long as you can, if people are still enjoying themselves - you just never know who might respond if you advertise for new blood, without making it sound as if you're desperate.....
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Thanks for the welcome everyone.
It seems I've started off a new subject in here! I have no problem with people knowing my name, especially not on art websites/fora where I think it could be important! The reason I have a username is that I've been on a number of fora over the years and quite liked the anonymity. I've started putting my name in my signature elsewhere but that isn't an option here (not a complaint)
Kay M.
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by Triduana
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@ Marjorie, thanks for the reply, I don't use an ipad but I still think I'll find out if it can be done.
Fluffbutt, why aren't you posting to the gallery? It would be nice to see your work, even if you are new to painting. We know you by this name,
its good enough for anyone - strut your stuff, Fluffbutt. Even if its a piece of your random art.
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by carol
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This post began as Support for beginning artists. To get back on track...
I wonder...Do "newcomers" to art feel that they have to conform to a certain ancient "Classical" standard of excellence in order to become part of a group and show their work? I suspect that younger artists may often come up against the "Establishment," to put it frankly, against 'old established art "Societies" ' which are embedded in the past? Fortunately we do not have this problem on P.O.L. where everyone and all styles are welcomed and appreciated. Happily some do show futuristic and original work which is sometimes commented on and sometimes passed by. Perhaps all "Wrinklies" are looked upon as fuddy-duddies? I wish I knew the answer. Are the majority of us "Wrinklies?" And I fear that I know the answer to that??? Or do I?
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