arts, culture & a manifesto

We stretch ourselves in unusual ways when something speaks to our heart, our values and our moral compass. A response isn't optional: we simply must engage, or wither.


I know I am not alone in my sentiments on the funding crisis for arts & culture in British Columbia. Chronic underfunding, lack of communication between vastly differing audiences and competing financial priorities have left our social backbone significantly weakened. Too often we hear the divisive word 'or' rather than the inclusive word 'and' in provincial and federal budgets.


This is not a political forum for any organized party. Our arts and culture transcend traditional political party lines, bring people together from a variety of backgrounds and should be a springboard for creative dialogue. Challenging our perceptions, our assumptions and stimulating our intellect, our British Columbia artists and culture contributors push us to new frontiers and engage us on levels we ourselves often don't fully understand.


I've mentioned it before, and there is another one in the works, but I have now found another voice that desires an outlet. It's that beautiful, often misunderstood and very underutilized medium. The Manifesto.


Watch for online publication of the OWS Arts & Culture Manifesto, likely under some swanky - hopefully marketable - title.


Now, off to see to the writing of that Manifesto...





~ Jeannette