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First, Thank you!<\/p>\n

2023 was all about multiple circles inside AR+ showing increasing vitality<\/strong>. The coLABs<\/a> seemed to be more \u201cbrave\u201d than before! Auspiciously, the impact factor of the ARJ journal<\/a> continues at a robust 2.0. The Gathering in Italy<\/a> was quite profound, and fun! The photo above is from our recent hybrid Gathering.<\/p>\n

2024 brings opportunity for elevating this co-creative leadership.<\/strong> What\u2019s new is to place a few Action Research for Transformations<\/a> (ART) \u201csandbox projects<\/a>\u201d at our center. In this way so we have real life feedback to our learning efforts. Workshops and coLABs will morph and continue. Some financial prize will be offered from AR+ through the journal for excellent ART.<\/p>\n

To the degree it lights you up and you believe AR+ can support your efforts, I now invite you to further your participation.<\/em><\/p>\n

Winterage<\/strong><\/p>\n

This a new term I have learned in the limestone world of The Burren in Ireland. It\u2019s a region in which cows are driven out to pasture for the winter in contrast with their cousin cows elsewhere who go indoors. In Winterage, then, there\u2019s roaming and grazing on the years pickings.<\/p>\n

A reminder of Foundational Intention for AR+ Foundation:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

AR+ Foundation<\/a> exists to raise consciousness of Action Research for Transformation (ART)<\/a> processes and to practice what we teach by fostering friendly, person-centered spaces as dynamos for members<\/a>‘ own community change efforts.<\/p>\n

Our coLABs and gatherings are designed consciously as brave protainers<\/a> in which we can practice among developmental friends to do the work we need to be doing \u201cin \/ for the larger world.\u201d In this way AR+ makes a (small!) contribution to the Great Turning toward a life enhancing civilization;\u00a0<\/p>\n

Moreover, because those who practice with ART usually find themselves a bit lonely in their work, AR+ offers a refuge to support ARTists anywhere on their journey.<\/p>\n

AR+ offers a growing wealth of free resources on the site with a blog that reaches thousands of readers. As an organization we are a registered not for profit membership organization with a Board and CEO\/ curator. We\u2019re committed to evolving shared leadership (\u201csociocracy without the bullshit\u201d) among the members so each may bring their talents and gifts as we practice becoming stronger together.<\/p>\n

Notables for 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Five coLABs<\/a>, each a delight in its own way, now coming to a successful close.<\/li>\n
  2. 25 of us enjoyed a successful, fun and profound Gathering<\/a>. Arts\/theatre-based knowledge was central. More information coming soon \u2013 including video, photos and blogs from participants<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  3. Newsletter twice a month showcases various ARTists efforts, including journal articles.<\/li>\n
  4. The journal of Action Research (ARJ)<\/a> – with Hilary Bradbury as editor in chief<\/a> \u2013 continues with a strong impact factor of 2.0. The mission of ARJ continues to focus – and refine its focus – on sustainability\/ART. Journal and AR+ now more aligned.<\/li>\n
  5. A self-paced course<\/a> –\u00a0video documentary <\/a>and other\u00a0resources<\/a> is available on AR+ along with cookbooks<\/a> etc\u2026together these make ART accessible.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Last though hardly least, our annual nonprofit tax compliance filing is complete in the State of California.\u00a0<\/p>\n

    coLABs<\/strong><\/p>\n

    There are a few essential (and unique?) keys in ART are sewn into coLAB design:<\/p>\n