Shoebox Arts - Artist Quick Reference Guide
📧 Contact & Communication
Primary Email: shoeboxartsla@gmail.com
Use ONLY this email for all Shoebox-related correspondence
Response time: 2-3 business days
📅 Regular Member Meeting Schedule
Weekly Meetings
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Monday 11am PST - Office Hours (Open Q&A)
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Wednesday 11am PST - Book Club (Discussion of readings)
Monthly Meetings
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2nd Sunday - Crit Group (10 minutes per artist for feedback)
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Speaker Meetings - Scheduled and announced via email/Facebook
Zoom Link for MEMBER meetings:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9235461003
Extra Meetings (open to all artists)
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Tuesdays 11am PST - Community Conversations (normally theme based)
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4th Wednesday of the month 6pm PST - Speed Dating Studio Visits
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Zoom Link for PUBLIC meetings:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87238426259
🌐 Social Media & Community
Facebook Group
Shoebox Artist's Hub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shoeboxarts
Use for questions, advice, networking, critiques, and opportunities
Signal Group Chat
https://signal.group/#CjQKINvyp16tjEE7YigJzcCejB3Zlm3OL1321PxSbJzp4EVOEhASZpgQg6ZkEOjqlQMwodSd
Available on phone and desktop
Follow & Tag: @shoeboxarts.la
Tag us in posts and stories - we'll follow back and share your work
Invite us as collaborators to appear on our feed
🤝 Networking & Support
Accountability Partner
Sign Up: https://forms.gle/gKnM7HCvPWFFg9h86
Virtual Studio Visits
Sign Up: https://forms.gle/BwUf43YzEMateaQx7
Rolling programs - can sign up multiple times for different pairings
📚 Resources & Archives
Past Content Access - Resource Library
Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1olz1ZcopXPf8e7ZzkK4jr4y4ybeqwZSj?usp=sharing
Available Resources:
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Past speaker videos and workshops
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Pricing and sales guides (PDF)
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Artist statement templates
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Social media guides
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Grant and residency information
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Gallery contact lists
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Business of art book bibliography
💡 Quick Tips
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Save this guide for easy reference
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Check Facebook Group regularly for opportunities
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Use Signal for quick community chat
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Attend weekly meetings to stay connected
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Take advantage of accountability partners and studio visits