30 November 3 - 16, 2007
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Positive, not
Art Walk continues under DCCP
negative energy
by Patti Bruno, president, DCCP and
to our stakeholders—including the
Eileen Brill Wagner, executive director,
citizens of Chandler—to make sure
Ever notice how some people spend so much
DCCP
that any funds disseminated by the
time and energy whining about something or
As two of the people most closely
DCCP can be traced in this way. Such
bashing someone? They fritter seemingly endless
associated with the Downtown
is not the case at present.
time and resources spewing nothing but negativity,
Chandler Community Partnership
Rather than disappoint both the
and are incredulous when they wonder why they
(DCCP), we feel it is important to
artists and visitors who have come to
get few to jump on their bandwagon. Further, they can’t imagine
address information that has come
love the first Wednesday of the month
why those who might have been on board would jump off the first
out recently about the monthly art
art walk, we decided to continue it
chance they get. Julia Cameron in “The Artist’s Way,” a 12-step
walk in downtown Chandler.
program for “recovering creatives,” calls those types of people
under the auspices of the DCCP. This
The DCCP is a nonprofit that
“crazymakers,” and suggests avoiding them at all costs.
was certainly not our first choice, but
is funded through a previously
Trouble is, some crazymakers can be charismatic in their own
we are doing everything we can to
agreed-upon tax assessment on the
way, and many will play “follow the leader” without making
make sure this event is successful and
merchants and property owners
decisions on their own, even if it means going down on a sinking
well-run.
ship.
in the downtown area. One of the
Fortunately, we have several art-
We all have crazymakers in our lives, some worse than others,
largest of those property owners is
related venues in the downtown area
and yes, most of us, myself included, have all done our share of
the City of Chandler. Among our
which have stepped in to oversee the
whining and complaining. But Norman Vincent Peale, who authored
many jobs is to ensure that all DCCP
selection of quality artists. We are also
The Power of Positive Thinking, believed that people who were more
expenditures reflect the best interests
adding some exciting innovations
optimistic usually succeeded over those who were more pessimistic;
of our stakeholders.
like artists’ demonstrations and
and “when you expect the best, you can get it.” Dale Carnegie, who
The East Valley Art Guild has done
interactive art projects. We will be
wrote How to Win Friends and Influence People, was a firm believer
an excellent job of starting and growing
supporting the Downtown Chandler
in positive thinking, and his book includes the quote: ”If you want to
the Chandler Art Walk. Although we
Art Walk with advertising, marketing
gather honey, don’t kick over the beehive.”
have covered their insurance since
and live entertainment. There will,
So, instead of expending all that negative energy, these
the inception, they recently requested
however, be no charge to the artists
crazymakers would be better served by turning all those hurtful
a substantial amount of money to
selected to display their work.
efforts into positive and proactive energy, and trying to do good
support their efforts-- and we voted
The DCCP is committed to
rather than bad. As the old saying goes, if you think you’re having
to do so. However, when we asked
continuing to elevate our reputation
a lousy day, look around: you’ll find someone who is worse off
for appropriate documentation, we
as an art venue. We hope you will
than you. Not enough time to do some of the things you’d like? were told that although the Guild
support this showcase for our many
Be grateful you can see a clock and have legs to take you places. considers itself a nonprofit, it does
talented local artists and independent-
Unhappy with how someone treated you? Instead of going tit for not have 501(c)(3) status and had no
owned stores and restaurants which
tat, recognize why and take responsibility for your actions and make intention of applying for it through
make Historic Downtown Chandler a
sure you don’t do the same to others.
the Internal Revenue Service.
unique destination.
You’ll no longer have to endure my annual whining about how the
It is that 501(c) (3) status that
See you on Wednesday, November
holidays sneak up on me, how there’s so much going on, and not
ensures the organization will have
7th!
enough time to enjoy my favorite time of year. Instead, I’m going to
financial transparency through
kick my planning and scheduling into warp-speed gear (fortunately
regular reports available to the public.
I don’t need a lot of sleep!), turn any negativity into positive energy,
We have a fiduciary responsibility
and do my best to enjoy this coming holiday season.
We have one of the best community newspapers in Chandler,
and we will continue to bring you thoughtful, in-depth and well-
written stories about news, events and your neighbors. We have
an art gallery with wonderfully talented artists who we want to
be successful, and we’ll continue to work hard to promote. I’m
producing, directing and performing in a “Holiday Music through the
Decades” show for the Lunchtime Theater program at the Herberger
Theater Center in Phoenix Dec. 3 through 13 with two very talented
musicians, Igor Glenn and Al McGarrity, and while it will be a lot of
work, we’re looking forward to it. We’re also looking forward to a
little time off after Christmas, and will come back raring to go in the
New Year.
So, politely excuse yourself from the presence of those
crazymakers, make a promise to not be like them and be positive!
Thanks for your wonderful comments about our newspaper.
Laurie Fagen, Editor/Publisher
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