"Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to decive." Sir Walter Scott
(Opening last night at Heron's Way Gallery was awesome despite Tropical Storm Hannah's early rain bands. Friends came out for support and sales were made. Can't ask for any more than that!)
Reading on an art forum today, I found Barack Obama's platform for the arts, and thought: hmm, wonder what McCain's is? If he has one, I can't find it. So here's Obama's:K OBAMA: A CHAMPION FOR ARTS AND CULTURE
Our nation’s creativity has filled the world’s libraries, museums, recital halls, movie houses, and marketplaceswith works of genius. The arts embody the American spirit of self-definition. As the author of two best-sellingbooks – Dreams from My Father and The Audacity of Hope – Barack Obama uniquely appreciates the role and value of creative expression.
A PLATFORM IN SUPPORT OF THE ARTS
Reinvest in Arts Education: To remain competitive in the global economy, America needs to reinvigorate thekind of creativity and innovation that has made this country great. To do so, we must nourish our children’s creative skills. In addition to giving our children the science and math skills they need to compete in the new global context, we should also encourage the ability to think creatively that comes from a meaningful arts education. Unfortunately, many school districts are cutting instructional time for art and music education.
Barack Obama believes that the arts should be a central part of effective teaching and learning. The Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts recently said “The purpose of arts education is not to produce more artists, though that is a byproduct. The real purpose of arts education is to create complete human beings capable of leading successful and productive lives in a free society.” To support greater arts education, Obama will:
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Love the picture of your spider web.
i am curious how anyone could be sitting on the fence. have people seriously been asleep on unconscious for 8 years? how can people be so out of touch with what is under their noses? aw; now you have me pulling on my face at 7:22 in the morning!
I need to take more time and read this in-depth, but wow – it looks phenomenal from my cursory read! When I was in high school our arts funding got cut (while football got more money!) and my choir/band/drama activities were curtailed. I am fully in support of arts funding! I am glad to hear that Barack Obama seems to be as well!
I'm glad that your opening at the galary went well despite the weather. I love the pictures that you put in your last post.
It is also nice that your award made it to India.
It looks like many are benefiting from your artistic abilities.
Have a good week.
I had some photoshop fun with John & Sarah. If you've watched Will&Grace you'll know what I mean.
http://e14studio.blogspot.com/2008/09/little-photoshop-fun.html
~Sharon