the collective

There's the space that is CELLspace, and then there is the CELL collective. the CELL is a volunteer group of artists and educators, working together in a horizontal framework to keep the many parts of the CELL functioning properly. These smaller parts of the space are called Clusters, which work a bit like committees in making more detailed decisions that pertain to their part of the space. The collective's horizontal framework consists of consensus-based decision making, where items are brought up at CELL meetings, solutions are sought, and the whole group shouts a pirate "Arrrrrrgh!" in unified approval.

Becoming a member of the collective begins by volunteering for one of the clusters. Once you've gotten plugged in and worked out the system, you may be able to represent your cluster at upcoming meetings.

CELL also tries to have frequent community meetings as well as open collective meetings, to have broader input in the decision making process. Community meetings are usually less formal, where the collective checks in with the neighborhood and allows for discussion. Open meetings allow people to attend a regular meeting to see how decisions get made. Guests will also be able to participate in the discussions of agenda items at open meetings.