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First Lady · 10-09-2013, 10:30 PM

Dang YNAT beat me to it.,,,, https://twitter.com/GiantBlueRing

I don't think "art" should be the issue. Art is neither good or bad; right or wrong. It's meant to invoke feelings and discussion.

What I think the issue should be is how much and the process taken by government. Some would argue that in times of budget crisis we should cut back or eliminate.

Personally I can see the value of public art. So that we don't end up surrounded in concrete and metal. I think the 1% on larger projects shouldn't be all for one piece.

I'd rather see them call it a "beautification fund" of "up to 1%". That way they can seek input and ideas outside the "arts community" and they have the ability to spend less.

10-09-2013, 10:30 PM	#4
First Lady First Line Centre Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Calgary Exp:	Dang YNAT beat me to it.,,,, https://twitter.com/GiantBlueRing I don't think "art" should be the issue. Art is neither good or bad; right or wrong. It's meant to invoke feelings and discussion. What I think the issue should be is how much and the process taken by government. Some would argue that in times of budget crisis we should cut back or eliminate. Personally I can see the value of public art. So that we don't end up surrounded in concrete and metal. I think the 1% on larger projects shouldn't be all for one piece. I'd rather see them call it a "beautification fund" of "up to 1%". That way they can seek input and ideas outside the "arts community" and they have the ability to spend less.