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Establish an artists' resource center The creative pursuits of many artists are individual and demanding. This limits their ihteraction with other artists and their access to broader . knowledge and the resources to further their careers. An artist resource center would assist them by providing both an informal and formal gathering place to exchange ideas and concerns and explore opportunities on a regular basis. Assistance in accounting, marketing and legal issues could be offered, as well as office equipment, computers, copy and fax machines. Artists would be able to research grant and job opportunities, and receive advice about grant writing, commissioning and career development. Develop affordable studio and re- hearsal space in Eugene-Springfield Affordable work spaces for creating and producing art works are urgendy needed for individuals and arts groups. The community currendy provides some sites for the public display, sale and performance of finished works 16 J J of art. The further development of such arts facilities could contribute significandy to our communities' downtown revitalization efforts and provide crucial space to our area's resident artists. These production spaces could become part of the Arts district. J '1 :1 I Increase coordination, collaboration and shared resources by arts organizations To counter the effects of rising costs . 1 and the leveling or decreasing of public and private monetary support, arts organizations must work together when possible to cut their expenses. Such collaborative efforts could be in marketing and sharing office facilities, equipment and support staff. Periodic meetings for the exchange of ideas and concerns could lead to the formation of a joint advocacy group for the arts and the charting of a mutually benefi- cial course for their future. 1 1 !