49 Writers Cafe Survey
Out North Contemporary Arts House (3800 DeBarr Rd in Anchorage) has proposed an offer we like: a 49 Writers Café in one of their gallery spaces. Primary uses of space would include open studio (drop in, hang out, think writerly thoughts, pound out that novel or screenplay or essay or poem among friends), literary groups and meetings, and literary events, with an eventual transition to use for instruction.

To pay our share of expenses associated with the café, 49 Writers volunteers would run the already-existing concessions when the café is open. The café would open this fall – maybe even in early September – with our use of the space increasing incrementally from 2011 through 2012. The café would serve as a model that might be incorporated into what we hope will be a new multi-disciplinary multi-use arts facility in coming years.

We want your input, and we'd love your help. Please complete this survey and submit by August 1.
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  • "Open studio" would be drop-in, individual use of the cafe. When would you be most likely to use the open studio space at the Writer's Cafe?
  • If you'd use the open studio space on weekdays, which days would you be most likely to use it?
  • Are you a member of a writing-related group (or would you like to start a writing group) that would be interested in using the cafe for regular meetings? At least one group member would need to volunteer to run concessions either before, after, or during a break in the group meeting. At least initially, the group's use of the space would be exclusive - no other groups would meet in the space during the time reserved for your group.
  • How many hours and in what capacity would you be willing to volunteer on the concessions crew at the cafe?
  • Our cafe needs bistro chairs! For $79, you can donate one chair with a personalized plaque (your choice of engraving). Would you like us to add you to our follow-up list for bistro chair donations?