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Columbus Alive wrote
Five Artists to Watch
September 6th, 2007
Melissa Starker
According to a survey recently conducted by Americans for the Arts, more than six million people annually attend arts events in Central Ohio. Arts and culture organizations generate more than $300 million for the local economy, of which more than $180 million comes from audiences.
The organizations also account for about $220 million in household income. On average, Columbus generates more economic activity around the arts than cities of comparable size.
What follows are five examples of people who are working hard to keep the local arts landscape changing for the better. Some are also working to spread the word about Columbus arts and culture outside of I-270.
THE FIVE ARTISTS TO WATCH:
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I agree. But Mr. Reed was just in the alive about a month ago and I’m willing to bet that Agora will get some decent press coverage next month as well. I’m sure it was probably an editorial decision to focus on some other artists in Columbus. I think there’s enough room to spread the love around.
Besides, it’s not like this article was “the best artists in Columbus”. Just five folks you may or may not have heard of yet.
Personally, I hope this is a regular feature in the Alive. I’d love to see them highlighting all sorts of local contributors to the art scene.
Yeah, the only drawback to lists is that they are exclusive – meaning people like Mike Reed and others get left out. Walker, thanks for pointing out that Reed appeared in Alive recently.
We plan to do this feature again, just like we do the “Bands to Watch” in January.
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Mind clarifying this?
I don’t get all the issues with this. If the article was entitled The Only 5 Columbus Artists to Watch, sure…but it’s not.
Yeah… I don’t get the big deal either. There are plenty of artists to cover. And the five chosen are a dynamic part of our arts culture right now.
I don’t think it needs to be an arguement.
I think Reed knows that he does an awesome job. I think he knows that others need to get recognized for the scene as a whole to grow.
So what’s the arguement?
Yeah, I feel many many people are already watching Mike Reed. I mean, I know who he is, and I’m not very deep in the art scene at all. Adam Hundt was the only name I recognized, and that is only because I have friends that do choreography too. I had to click on it to be sure, but yup that was him.
So yeah, I think that was a good article. I like seeing props to up and coming bands, artists, or businesses. Those are always my favorite articles in the Alive.
Besides…if you’re an artist in Columbus, guess what…any arts coverage benefits you, even if it doesn’t call you by name.
Not that it’s an argument more than a observation. When alive does the top 5 bands to watch. This actually reflects people that get on stage and perform. Not all 5 of the artists to watch are actually making artwork. So there is a bit of a gap between the story headline and the subjects. So for the people that push paint 5-6 days a week this can cause some question. I feel that all of the parties mentioned in the article are very worthy of press and recognition I just don’t know if a choreographer, gallery owner, and an entire arts grups fits the title of artists to watch.
Mike Reed is my favorite artist in Columbus. He is also very unselfish as DeVoe stated as I can attest that I have bummed many cigarettes abd beers from him. And one time me and my associate drank all the wine at the initial considerbiking.org forum. He is also a member of Simply Living. I love Mike Reed.
Here’s more love for Rivet! I really appreciated the time spent talking with me and my friends about the unique art in your stop. It was a highlight stop for us this past gallery hop.
We love the little “mystery box” toys that we picked up. 8)
I have heard from several people that the new Rivet show rules!
I promise one of these days I will make myself less busy and make it to an opening there.
We love the little “mystery box” toys that we picked up. 8)
Laura is totally awesome for what she has brought to our scene. She saves me shipping and allows me to buy and support local shops. Not to mention if I suggest something I want she always looks into getting it for me. Her shows are very diverse and always bring great lowbrow talent to the gallery hop. I just wish there was more meat to Rivet side of the hop.
Man, I’m coming into this conversaton late, so sorry for the catch-up.
Walker, you were dead on. I knew when this list was compiled that Couchfire would offer plenty of opportunities for additional and diverse coverage in the future.
As in any job, sometimes a tiny bit of miscommunication comes into play. I thought the segment was going to just be called “Five to Watch in the arts” because of the inclusion of curators, activists and gallery owners, and somehow that intent got lost between me, the managing editor and our fine layout artists. But I would argue that a choreographer is an artist – they just use bodies instead of brushes.
Guilty – I did have a lot of say in who was selected. Some people may not agree with the choices, other artists may feel snubbed. Timing had something to do with it, as obviously we wanted to focus on people currently working and accessible to the public (a business owner, an artist with a show up or on the way). If anyone out there is doing something noteworthy and feels they’re being ignored, remember our total lack of omniscience and send us an email or press release about what you’re up to.
I can assure you Melissa, Couchfire Collective appreciates what the Alive does for the arts… and we know that for us to grow… that all sorts of artists need to be covered for things the community to grow.
Its part of our mission.
Its part of our beliefs.
So keep doing what you are doing. There are people that see the value.