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Join us in three actions for the arts
Written by ElectArt
Saturday, 04 October 2008
Art is in danger
within Canada's current political climate. This country's leadership has
forgotten the role of art and culture within our society. We would like to
remind anyone who will listen of what that role is.
You are invited to
attend an arts manifestation Monday October 6th
at noon on Scarth Street, Regina. This gathering will strive to put the arts, it's role
within our society, and the upcoming election on the minds of our fellow city
dwellers. Artists and individuals with an interest in the arts are invited to
join us in three actions.
"We are all
in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." - Oscar Wilde
Our country needs
creative resources. Join us as we participate in the world's oldest artistic
tradition: daydreaming. Stop your day, lay flat on your back, and stare up at
the sky with us. We are in the industry of imagination.
All things Art. (I give, not I
want.)
Art enriches our
lives. It is the galleries, the performances, and the festivals within our city.
It is also the architecture, the individuals, the ideas of our city. For one
day, all people, places, and things affected by art in Regina's Downtown will be
tagged, with ribbons, as the Art that they, indeed, are.
"Art leaves
bare the questions riddled by answers."
One of the roles of
art within a society is to ask questions. These questions, which need to be
asked of our leaders, our teachers, our peers, our selves, lead both a country
and its individuals towards self- awareness. Join us for an open mic as we ask
questions about art and the election.
Finally, if we are to have the
voice of arts heard in government, it is from within a system of voting that
requires knowledge in order to feel empowered. Informing one another about the
electoral system in Canada, with all its benefits and faults laid bare, will
allow people to make informed choices when they cast their ballot. On Scarth
street, we will use colourful sidewalk chalk to mark out information on how to
make your vote count. If you have information to share about how to vote, come
grab some chalk!
Please think about the arts when you
vote on October 14th. Elect Art
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