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A group of concerned citizens has been getting together to talk about the needs of the Creative Community here in the Greater Cleveland area. It's starting to take shape and is inviting you to get involved. Click on the title of this post to sign up for the Cleveland Creative Coalition yahoogroup. Our first action item:

The Cuyahoga County Cultural Leadership Task Force is meeting this Thu 9/11 3:30-5PM at Trinity Cathedral to discuss and determine how arts funding will be dispersed in Cleveland to various art groups and projects, once public funding for arts & culture is instituted in Cleveland. Unlike Cleveland's usual modus operandi, these meetings are completely open to the public. Cool Cleveland event: Individual artists, writers, and arts enthusiasts are encouraged to meet up this Thursday at 2:30PM at Trinity Cathedral's coffee house, Cafe Ah Roma to rally and discuss their needs as artists, then join the Task Force at 3:30PM. Please come early to share helpful ideas and proactive solutions. At Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave. at E.22nd St.

If you're concerned at all about the ecology of the area, it's a good opportunity to voice your opinion. The Arts in this area are a 1.3 billion dollar industry, which in my mind puts it on par with Advanced Manufacturing, Polymers, and Technology. Think of it as a community action team for the arts.