Curator Self Assessment Form 2026-2027 Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.NameWhich of these baseline commitments do you feel satisfied with fulfilling over the past year?Attending monthly curator meetings, and sharing updates with the group beforehand if unable to attend that monthChecking in on the EDC platform regularly (ideally every couple of days) and responding to curatorial queries and discussions in a timely mannerMaking at least one public post each week on the EDC platformTrying to show up for events and gatherings (online or in person)Taking on one creative commitment over the yearHelping with one caretaking commitment over the yearWorking with the graduate fellows in fulfilling our responsibilitiesCompleting the Annual EDC Curator Self-AssessmentDid you contribute in other ways to our baseline commitments, or do you have any other thoughts or details to share about these commitments?Which of these creative commitments did you pursue over the last year?Creating and moderating a group on the platformFacilitating an online or in-person discussionOrganizing an online or in-person talk or seminarPlanning an event based outdoors, in naturePlanning an activist engagement for the collectiveConvening people around a regular theme (like books or food)Organizing a “making/doing” workshopHosting a storytelling event or poetry readingDeveloping a collective project on ecological design or life-centered designDid you make other creative commitments, or do you have any other thoughts or details to share about these commitments?Which of the following activities did you pursue?Developing relationships within key institutions and networks between themPursuing grant opportunities and institutional sponsorshipsOrganizing local community-building eventsEncouraging people to join and participate in the collectiveEvolving a vision for this Baltimore foundation of the EDC and strategies to realize that visionAny thoughts to share about this work and your contribution to it?Which of these platform-based activities did you pursue?Monitoring, maintaining, and further improving the online platformDeveloping the platform’s financial sustainabilityMonitoring, moderating, and participating in online exchangesOverseeing published content in an editorial capacityDeveloping new avenues for content and conversation on the platform as well as new networks and structures for such exchangesAny thoughts to share about this work and your contribution to it?Would you like to commit to serving as an EDC curator for the coming year (2026-27)?YesNoNot sureWhich caretaking commitments would you like to be involved with in the coming year? (please choose no more than two)Operations. Overseeing short-term and mid-term planning; ensuring that necessary meetings are scheduled and deadlines are kept; meeting weekly with graduate student fellows; keeping up with curators and external partners)Communications. Overseeing online content on the platform; managing the Litter publication space; proofing and finalizing newsletters and other EDC communications and announcements; pulling together theme and programming statements and other key communications; this is essentially an editorial responsibility.Development. Meeting with others interested in the collective; leading the recruitment and onboarding of new curators, members, and allied organizations; identifying new grant opportunities and possible project collaborations; overseeing long-term planning for the growth and sustainability of the collective.Events. Overseeing our events calendar; coordinating event planning; proofing event notices and posters; helping with event logistics and materials; troubleshooting any event issues that arise; serving as event host or coordinator when necessary.Finances. Overseeing the budget and making budget allocations and decisions; tracking expenses and receipts; submitting invoices and requests for reimbursement; handling any financial reports as needed; working with our fiscal sponsor, Inquiring Systems Inc, as well as the budget specialist at JHU.Infrastructure. Overseeing the EDC online platform; tracking usage patterns and emerging issues to address; managing any necessary maintenance and updates on an ongoing basis; working with our developers on new features and designs; troubleshooting technical problems as they arise.Would you like to take the lead on any of our caretaking responsibilities on a paid (stipendiary) basis?Which creative commitments would you like to be involved with in the coming year? Creating and moderating a group on the platformFacilitating an online or in-person discussionOrganizing an online or in-person talk or seminarPlanning an event based outdoors, in naturePlanning an activist engagement for the collectiveConvening people around a regular theme (like books or food)Organizing a “making/doing” workshopHosting a storytelling event or poetry readingDeveloping a collective project on ecological design or life-centered designAre there any other creative projects you would like to propose or develop for the EDC?Is there anything else you think we should be thinking about and working toward as EDC curators and caretakers in the coming year?Submit
