Thanks for writing back, Andy! I'm copying Luke on this reply, too. We are both pretty excited about the idea of having more artist friends! We're pretty booked up schedule-wise until after the holidays, but I think we should start some brainstorming over email, then make it a New Year's resolution to actually carry a few of our ideas out.

I like your ideas so far. I have to be honest, though, I'm not sure if I'd be able to keep up with a book group. I have a book club already, and it's all I can do to keep up with the one.

Oh! Have you heard about Film Streams? It's a new independent movie theater that's opening in the spring (I think). It's part of the new Saddle Creek building north of downtown. Once that opens, going to some "artsy" films might be another source of inspiration and impetus for discussion.

I'm curious about the kind of work you do. Do you have any photos on the web anywhere? If not, could you email a couple?

I think I'll mention this collaboration plan to a few other artists I know (or am aquainted with). Maybe they'd like to join us, or would know about a group already in place that we could work with. I'll let you know if I get any response from that.

Thanks!
Molly