Comments on: Deep Thought Thursday: Art and politics

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By: Sarah Adams/AV Framing Gallery

Sarah Adams/AV Framing Gallery — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:34:52 +0000

On a local level, last night in Indianapolis, a budget hearing was held inviting public comment on the proposed 33% cut in the paltry arts budget for next year. Our current administration follows an art-friendly one which took the politically risky view that support for the arts increases public safety and the general economy of our fair city. Sadly the current mayor disagrees.

By: Alyson B. Stanfield

Alyson B. Stanfield — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:34:23 +0000

FYI: McCain is on the record of being opposed to funding the National Endowment for the Arts in the past, although I don’t think he would seek elimination of it. Of interest: http://www.artsjournal.com/culturegrrl/2008/09/desperately_seeking_john_mccai.html http://artocracy.blogs.com/artocracy/2008/07/john-mccain-arts-policy-none.html Melissa: I think you’re buying into scare tactics. The NEA was completely reorganized–every program from the top down–after the so-called “scandals” of circa 1990. Take a look at their programs and you will see a HUGE difference in what is being funded.

By: Janice McDonald

Janice McDonald — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:10:34 +0000

An artist friend referred me to Obama’s website last week where his campaign’s arts platform is outlined: http://www.barackobama.com/pdf/issues/additional/Obama_FactSheet_Arts.pdf I have yet to find anything similar for McCain. Related to your newsletter topic this week, Obama supports legislative changes allowing artists to deduct fair market value of artwork rather than just the costs of materials.

By: monique

monique — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:52:30 +0000

absolutely art needs to be discussed… the Orphan Works bill is of MAJOR importance to artists: http://www.owoh.org/

By: Melissa Evangeline Keyes

Melissa Evangeline Keyes — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 11:45:37 +0000

Too often grants to the arts seem to provide for shock art. In general, the American Public wants serene, pretty, realism. The funny cover of the New Yorker magazine wasn’t percieved as art, was it? Lots of political art, the cartoons and comics in the paper every day. “Oh? Is that Art??” Every facet of our lives begins with a sketch by an artist, but, yes, we’re at the children’s table in the kitchen. “Draw me a picture.” “OK, how about this new design for a toothbrush?” And yes, the Republicanss favor less government, more self rule.

By: Michael Lynn Adams

Michael Lynn Adams — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:19:39 +0000

The Democratic platform has the following plank: “The Arts: Investment in the arts is an investment in our creativity and cultural heritage, in our diversity, in our communities, and in our humanity. We support art in schools and increased public funding for the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities. We support the cultural exchange of artists around the world, spreading democracy and renewing America’s status as a cultural and artistic center.” I found this on the Arts Vote 2008 Web site. Although their are many Republican arts advocates, it does not look like they have support for the arts in their platform.

By: Megan Wolfe

Megan Wolfe — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:58:11 +0000

Considering the amount of work, and time, artists have contributed to Obama’s campaign, I think the arts should be a little more appreciated than they are. But, yeah, the country does have other things to worry about. In general, I just want to hear more about supporting the art programs in schools.. Stop cutting them in favor of sports and I’ll be happy.

By: mike b

mike b — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:31:21 +0000

Sorry, but I think the country, and the world, has more serious issues to deal with than art. When Americans feel good about their family’s safety, their economic security, maybe we’ll sell art, again. Riddle me this: Do you think the arts will thrive more under Obama-Biden or McCain-Palin? Not a hard question, IMO….

By: Alyson B. Stanfield

Alyson B. Stanfield — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:55:05 +0000

Tina: Thanks for the Winkelman link. Hadn’t made it there yet today. Got a kick out of the comments. All: The debate about whether or not we want them to talk about art will rage forever. But we can’t legitimately desire public funding (NEA) if we don’t want government involved in the arts. Sare-bear: Do you think arts will always play a role in politics or is the reverse more of a truism? That politics will always play a role in art?