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Formation Documents

“What is carved deeply into us eventually prints through us.”
Chris Meidl

Chris Meidl · October 2026
Character as Imprint
Foundational memorandum. Why formation precedes platform.
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Formation curriculum
AIR Formation Curriculum
Shared convictions for Artists in Residence. Not a uniform style.
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June 30, 2026
Artists in Residence and Mentors
Who forms the person, and who develops the craft.
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September 24, 2024
AIR Assessment Tool
How an Artist in Residence is read and invited.
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Prepared by Chris Meidl
Core Values
Dignity, formation, craft, practice, belonging, stewardship.
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Engagement
Pathway to Engagement
How a person comes in, and in what role.
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July 4, 2026
Origin Story
From Big Idea to smoldering flax.
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September 27, 2024
Advisory Team Role and Expectations
What the advisory team is asked to carry.
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Advisory
Advisory Launch Team
The first team gathered to launch the work.
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Youth Safety Everyday Standards
Child safety comes first. Two pages, for the room.
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Support
Case for Support
Why the work needs founding gifts.
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Giving
Donor Persona
Who is invited to give, and why.
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Outcomes
2027 Outcomes and Impact Framework
What the work is aiming to show by 2027.
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Impact Framework
Updated framework for outcomes and impact.
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The Odeon Overview
The room, and what it is for.
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Odeon One Sheet
A single page on The Odeon.
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Brand Identity Guide
The first brand guide.
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May 2026 · PDF
Branding Guidelines
Mark, plot, color, and type. May 2026.
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Character as Imprint