Yesterday afternoon marked the official sendoff for Margaret Bruning, Associate Director of Scottsdale Public Art. Like many happy/sad occasions, this one provides opportunity to embrace new perspectives. After all, that’s what art is about. Perspective By observing and participating in art, you gain perspective. Often, art helps you see things you may never have been […]
Putting The “Public” In Public Art
Last night I attended my first City Council meeting. Well, I sure can pick ’em. My intent in attending was to see things first hand, and to learn a bit more about the process and the players in our city government. People talk about “the government” does this and “the government” does that. I recently realized that […]
Cultural Council Update
The Cultural Council Board of Trustees had their monthly meeting this afternoon at 4. Obviously, there are storm clouds brewing over CEO Banchs’ abusive behavior toward ‘his’ Public Art division. Sonja Haller’s article last week, her follow-up this week, and Michelle’s mini-post today should all clearly illustrate that for you. I wasn’t able to attend […]