Don't be a dream killer
I attended a panel sponsored by Temple University Libraries titled, Art as Activism: Using Art in the Public Space to Send a Message. And something that struck me, outside of the sheer brilliance of the artists who were taking over public spaces with or without permission to share work that makes a statement about politics, and where does one fit into the Philadelphia landscape. I also heard how many artists are not fully supported when they make the critical decision to actually do and pursue art from their families. And that is when I was reminded that most of us do not envision our children pursuing art for a living. It is not often considered a viable way to live or survive. And the term "starving artists" does not do much to help the image. Or that the entry into much of this is very competitive. Yet, without the presence of art in all of our lives much of what we experience or witness would be bleak and dreary. And if we do not continue to cultivate and support the d...