Themes for 2017 Break it Down. Make it Better. The Break it Down. Make it Better. series is a collaboration of Avenue for the Arts, ArtPrize, and the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts. Taking place on February 25th 2017, the program serves as a framework for connecting the creative community in Grand Rapids, and facilitating engaging conversations about issues pertaining to the arts community in West Michigan. Question Title * 1. What themes should be included in Break it Down. Make it Better.? (select all that you would be interested in attending) Forming Art Collectives How are shows curated? How do calls for Work get evaluated/ are there insider ways to get shows in galleries? CPA Artist Taxes How to make products from your fine artwork - finding the best merchandising options from prints to t-shirts Talking about artwork Social Media Curatorial Proposals Supporting the Arts community in time of change Writing about artwork- critique Writing about artwork- artist statement Pushing experimental practice A How To: Hanging accessible shows for all audiences Question Title * 2. In 2017 we will be hosting a series of community led roundtable discussions with a limited number of participants. Event attendees will choose several conversations to participate in throughout the day. This survey is intended to identify themes and discussion leaders. What roundtable themes should be included for Break it Down. Make it Better. 2017? We are currently looking for round table facilitators, if you would like to facilitate a conversation please include your contact information below. Question Title * 3. Contact Name Question Title * 4. Email address Question Title * 5. Phone number Question Title * 6. We are looking for community members interested in leading discussions, is there a theme/conversation you would like to facilitate? Done