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YouTubePress Release wrote Columbus Announced as Indie Art Capital of the World
For Immediate Release: Monday, October 29, 2007
Contact: Mike Reed, 614-348-9800, or Daniel Fox, 614-746-0333
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The title of “Indie Art Capital of the World” was announced and awarded to the City of Columbus last Tuesday, October 23rd. This announcement marks the beginning of a new grass-roots effort in Columbus to help clarify and boost the city’s image throughout the world as a place where all types of art produced with an independent spirit are embraced. Already forging a strong foothold in the community, this title is anticipated to be adopted into the marketing and promotion organizations throughout Central Ohio by the end of the year.
Local indie artist Mike Reed says that he’s ready for the new title to be embraced from top to bottom. “Have the Greater Columbus Arts Council adopt the moniker”, Reed stated. “Not only is this something Mayor Mike Coleman can start mentioning it in speeches, but every artist has the opportunity to insert it into conversation. Events should buy into the marketing. We are at such a time in our cities history where we can really brand Columbus for one of the things we are great at, fostering independent arts.”
Reed, along with fellow members of local artist cooperative, Couchfire Collective host the Agora art events turning out several thousand people. He sees their success as proof of the opportunity to capitalize on Columbus’ Indie Art happenings.
He also projects that the title of Indie Art Capital of the World will have a sweeping economic benefit throughout all of Columbus – not just the arts scene. “There are opportunities to generate several millions of dollars in revenue for this city as a result of this branding push”, he said citing similar success stories in other US cities such as Austin, TX.
Shortly after the recent announcement, the influence of the title has spread quickly. Daniel Fox, a local entrepreneur and indie artist has already taken note of this growth in the past few days. “Independent Art and Columbus Ohio have always had a strong connection”, Fox said. “Our independent spirit extends from crafters to entrepreneurs, from the music scene to theater and beyond. There’s so much going on here just under the radar.”
The Columbus Indie Art Capital vision unifies and promotes all aspects of the Arts in Columbus, Ohio. It emphasizes the spirit and business of art making at all levels and is discipline and media inclusive – dance, film, visual arts and literature, as well as animation, design, music and poetry.
Centered around the first ever Columbus Indie Arts Conference in 2008 this movement exists to affirm Columbus’ status as a hotbed of innovation and ideas. The Columbus Indie Arts Conference hopes to attract a variety of speakers and art makers worldwide, and to celebrate the rich cultural Arts tradition of Columbus.
We envisage this movement as our bridge to the rest of the world to demonstrate our vibrant Arts scene, attract business and economic investment, foster and incubate ideas and innovations, and to contribute to the growth of Columbus.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — The title of “Indie Art Capital of the World” was announced and awarded to the City of Columbus last Tuesday, October 23rd.
Announced and awarded by who? Ourselves?
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — The title of “Indie Art Capital of the World” was announced and awarded to the City of Columbus last Tuesday, October 23rd.
Announced and awarded by who? Ourselves?
correct. from what mike’s said in other threads, this is similar to who austin declared itself “live music capital of the world”
I like it better than “America’s 21st Century City”.
I just hope Australia doesn’t get pissed…
http://www.indie.com.au/about
http://www.indie.com.au/about
Nah, they’re not the Indie Art Capital of the WORLD, Columbus is!
By the way, when this takes off, Columbus will benefit from creative people who are looking for an alternative city to thrive in. I’ve already been telling my artist friends that Columbus is the Independent Arts Capital of the World, and they suddenly have an eye out for happenings here. Like Austin’s “Live Music Capital of the World” injects millions into its economy and boost the city’s image, Columbus will soon enjoy a favorable rep and suddenly will be on the world stage. It’s already happening– congrats Mike and Daniel. You will be awarded the city’s medal of honor (if there is one) shortly.
PS– Someone should estimate exactly how much money, jobs, etc. this will bring to our economy. I’d guess at least 50 mil a year to start!
And as an act of gratitude, I will melt it down and pour it into the water supply for everyone to share.
And as an act of gratitude, I will melt it down and pour it into the water supply for everyone to share.
Not to mention– all the dopes who decide to move away to more “cool, creative, ‘better’, more known,” or otherwise greener pastures will be pissed to realize that so many people are coming here (and staying) to enjoy the momentum that Columbus’ Indie Art moniker initiated.
“I’ve decided on Columbus, after all, it’s The Indie Art Capital of the World.”
“Yeah, I’ve heard about that! Sounds like a great choice to set up shop or do business. And it’s cheaper than Austin!”
WE NOW LIVE IN THE CENTER OF THE CREATIVE UNIVERSE. People will come join in, just watch. Untold benefits will emerge. And gee, all of this is pretty damn fantastic! :lol:
I can’t wait to get me a glass of that medal of honor water!
I’m a big believer in a bottom up approach used in conjunction with the existing infrastructure (government, established organizations, etc). People who move away forgot that they alone were responsible for Columbus having everything they want in a city (and you and me… individualls). There is no one else who is going to do it and no matter where you go you will have a new set of complaints, issues, concerns, problems, obstacles, etc.
It is not for us to move to someplace awesome… it is for us to make where ever we are an awesome place. There’s no place to go but where you are. Why not make it great for everyone instead of moving someplace else and starting a laundry list of complaints about why that town sucks too?
Columbus Underground: Capital of exorbitant Indie Art Capital of the World conversation, art capital.
Catchy, no?
Catchy, no?
This should be on the next CU t-shirt. :)
What about those of us who don’t use city water because of various conspiracy theories?
I’d like to see you prove that the water isn’t full of tiny, invisible demons, Mr. Daniel Smart!
What about those of us who don’t use city water because of various conspiracy theories?
I’d like to see you prove that the water isn’t full of tiny, invisible demons, Mr. Daniel Smart!
On the contrary, it’s these very demons that have made us what we are today. Daniel Fox for mayor.
That’s a great idea! Columbus really needs to promote it’s art. On a related note, make sure to check out the November/December C-Bus Magazine. We are starting a new artist spotlight where we pay for an ad for a local artist. Glassblower Daniel Schreiber will be the first artist. The Jan/Feb artist is already slotted, but none for the rest of the year.
I’ve gotten so many people following up on this today it doesn’t matter who announced it or awarded it.
The point is the end result. Columbus is now the Indie Art Capital of the World.
:D
I’ve added it to my Columbus Page. By the way, in case people missed it, we’re also the number one Philosophy Meetup city in the world, as well as the World Capital of Somali Film.
EDIT: Hey, look!
http://www.google.com/search?q=indie+art+capital+of+the+world
EDIT: Hey, look!
http://www.google.com/search?q=indie+art+capital+of+the+world
That’s pretty awesome.
What can’t be over looked here is the creative people we have in this town in all areas. Austin is the live music capital of the world, but they have Film and Interactive parts of SXSW. Columbus will shape up to support our unique niches under this cohesive new city identity.
By the way, this whole innovative idea was born out of Kyle Ezell’s Planing Innovation class in The OSU CRP Masters Program after researching Austin and how they created their city identity.
If you have more than just a passing interest in city design think about taking the class. Kyle has been pretty inspiring and his passion for innovation could be the match that lit the fuel that changes the face of Columbus forever.
This…
http://www.columbusart.org/
May be the funniest thing I’ve ever seen.
Oh… I have something slated for that site (it is mine) in the not too distant future… I was search engine optimizing with select words.
Daniel’s picture was there to remind everyone that he is watching you all the time.
:D :D