Support the Arts, Our Cultural Legacy

An article published by the Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska.
By Kathryn Cover
Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 – 12:18:08 am CDT
What defines a culture? This is a big question, especially for Americans who have such a diversity of cultures. When I was in school and learning about all the ancient cultures of the world, we were exposed to [...]

The Importance of a Cohesive Show

Friday I wandered through Eugene to get a sense of what is showing around town this month.  As I perused different galleries, one question that came to mind is, ‘what makes a successfully cohesive show?’  I’m not sure that I would be able to comprise a laundry list of do’s and don’ts, a checklist of [...]

Elizabeth Gilbert: A Different Way to Think About Creative Genius

Bravo!  This is a brilliantly inspiring TED talk give by Elizabeth Gilbert.  Watch it, then do your part by just showing up!
Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses — and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person “being” a genius, all of us “have” a genius. [...]

Twyla Tharp on Motivation

Choreographer Twyla Tharp speaking about the creative process inside the studio.  A clear discussion regarding what must motivate your work.
 

Oregon Misappropriation of Oregon Cultural Trust Funds to Fill State Budget Gaps

Mary Nolan of the Oregon House of Representatives recently approved the reallocation of funds raised by the sale of the Oregon Cultural Trust license plates from the Oregon Cultural Trust to a general fund to balance the state budget.  The funds earned by the sales of the plates were specifically designated to support Oregon arts [...]