I just signed up for a free account with the London Review of Books so I could read Slavoj Žižek’s thought-provoking take on Ukraine. I mention this for one reason only. LRB is the first and only site of any kind—journalistic or “literary”—that actually offers a pop-up choice of professions that includes poets. Here’s my registration screen:
I didn’t realize how deep my poetic/cultural disaffection runs until I felt the glow this whiff of recognition brought to my cheeks!
I too went in for a similar face-to-face<br />we took twenty paces away from each other<br />& turned<br /><br />His question to me : "what's the definition of art?"<br /><br />When I took too long to reply….. he answered: "Whatever sells is art !"<br />this was in his office downtown D.C. about 1973.<br /><br />By 1975 I dropped out….<br /><br />Ted Enslin, in
Oh—just looked this up. Here's what Colorado Creative Industries says in their mission statement: "A division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade, Colorado Creative Industries sees a future where Colorado is a premiere 'Creative Economy.' We strive to create a strong brand identity, a Top 10 reputation, and create significant and sustained
In 2010 our state arts council merged with two other entities to form "Colorado Creative Industries." I've had no contact with them since the merger, but I hope the name isn't an indication of their view of the arts. The old arts council was full of great people, many of whom were artists in their own right. I hope they've kept up that tradition! But you're right—many of
Joseph, many years ago (ca. 1976 — I was a college student at the time, and had been writing poems for about eight years), I received in the mail one day a survey from the Minnesota State Arts Board, asking respondents their opinions about the Arts Board's various programs, and their experiences working with the Arts Board's programs.<br /><br />I filled out the survey and mailed it back