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We are experimenting with a relational approach to decision making about programming in our community space. When making decisions we reference what's guiding up, the questions we ask ourselves. Our local and relational model grew naturally here by responding to interests expressed by a diverse group of people that we are around everyday.
The common space is an L shape. Situated to the left of the gallery to the back double doors.
The space is adaptable. Folks who run events are asked to take a photo of how they find the space and return the space to our main set up.
Artists who have studios here have 24 hour access to the space and may be around during your event.
We prioritize events that are intergenerational, free and open to the public.
Interested in having an event with us?
Please send inquires to studio@visible-records.com
Please include the following:
•possible dates (please reference our calendar of events above)
• Name of organizer/organization. Have you organized an event here before?
• How does this event fit in with the "Questions we ask ourselves" section?
• Who will be attending this event?
•Do you have a budget? Are you charging for your event?
• Desired structure of the event (ex: set up at 6 pm, doors at 8, tear down at 11, free and open to the public...etc.)
• any additional needs or desires.
•Think, the who, what, where (is the labor falling), when, and why of the event.
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Visible Records hosts a range of events held by a variety of people, orgs, and artists.
Regular programming includes poetry critique, prisoner letter writing nights, gardening, music events, and film screenings.
We’ve also hosted memorial services, birthday parties, fundraisers, reading groups, community organizing, artist brunches and beyond.
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Is there a diverse group of community members involved in the development and facilitation of the proposed programming?
Will the proposed programming serve or be accessible to a diverse community?
Are there other venues in town that are better suited and available to the programming being proposed?
Does the timing of the proposed programming conflict with our community in any way?
Do we have the capacity to support this event or are we (as staff) feeling overwhelmed?
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Tema Okun’s White Supremacy Culture
Strike Moma’s Framework and Terms for Struggle
David Graeber’s The Utopia of Rules
Peter Linebaugh & Marcus Rediker’s The Many-Headed Hydra
adrienne maree brown’s Emergent Strategy
No one is pure in a colonized world. We all live by our contradictions and look forward to growing and working with people who are committed to operationalizing their privileges towards dismantling systems of oppression.
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Black & Indigenous Feminist Futures Institute
Rasquache Mobile Cinema
Blue Ridge Abortion Fund & Oshun’s Hands Doula Collective
Defund Cville PD & Cville Community Cares, Visions of Liberation Free Store
The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative
University of Virginia Students & Faculty