An interesting take on the recent artplace grants awarded to Milwaukee...
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/entertainment/208330701.html
I think the criticism and questions lobbed on to certain local groups is a good thing. Sure, it's never fun to hear negative things about what you care about...but that's art...and that's progress. That's how you make sure things like the proposed project succeed.
We need MORE critical thinking happening in the art community.
We need more critique of artwork, shows, and gatherings...
We need people to speak out when they think something can be done better...
We need to praise those that do things exceptionally!
We need organizations to see their faults and successes and work to improve, no matter how successful they are in certain respects...
We need to aim for excellence, not just a pat on the back....and critiquing the "successes" along the way is a great way to make sure we stay on track.
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