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DEVELOPING A PROJECT :: ISSUES :: DEFINING THE POSSIBILITIES*

The first thing you must do is to discover and collect possibilities, to come together to share ideas and intuitions which will enable you to decide what to attempt. It is crucial, in stage one, to be non-judgmental. Judging too early inhibits the discovery of a wide range of possibilities and techniques. The time for judgment comes later.

This is the time to explore and gather and give examples of what others have done. Use any and all ways you can think of to elicit possibilities from people. When you are deciding who to involve, be broad-based -- the more kinds the merrier – and don’t call it a committee!

You can begin by identifying possible project themes or concepts which will "glue" the project together. A theme unifies a project, but more than that, a theme chosen early helps you think about what activities you might include. Themes might center on a particular art form or suggest several forms. Themes can be rooted in local history, local landscape, community issues, or broad social issues with a local interest.

SUGGESTED GUIDESHEETS
#1 What Makes a Strong Project
#2 Brainstorming Project Ideas
#3 Assessing Where You Are
#4 Reality Check: Should You Go Ahead

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* A Handbook for Rural Arts Collaborations Copyright © COMPAS 1994

ISSUES
DEFINING THE POSSIBILITIES
MAKING CONNECTIONS
CREATING THE COLLABORATION
IDENTIFYING OUTCOMES AND EVALUATING THE PROJECT
BUDGETING & FUNDRAISING
ENSURING POSITIVE EXPERIENCE
FINE TUNING AS YOU GO ALONG
SHARING YOUR SUCCESS
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