http://www.memphisflyer.com/memphis/the-next-level/Content?oid=2923829 Comments On: The Next Level by Chris Davis en-us Copyright 2013 Memphis Flyer. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, Memphis Flyer readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Memphis Flyer. wil@desert.net (Memphis Flyer Webmaster) Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:01 -0500 Sat, 25 May 2013 10:15:00 -0500 Foundation http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Posted by Chris Davis]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:38:05 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by Chris Davis]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:35:46 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by BruceVanWyngarden]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:30:09 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by iheartart]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:29:45 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by Chris Davis]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:49:42 -0500 Memphis Flyer
There are so many groups in our city - both in the non-profit and for-profit sectors - that are contributing in various ways to the growth and sustainability of that vibrancy, including those mentioned in this article.

As an artist myself I know how difficult it is to create a sustainable place for one's self in this city - but I also know that it's possible; which is one of the reasons I'm offended by the "I Love Memphis" mural project.

While I believe the project does have some value - specifically, in developing civic pride, it feels like a slap in the face to lump this project into an article that is touting an argument to every artists favorite phrase "You can't make a living as an artist."

Here are my major issues with the project:
1. NO PAY - The artists that have been/will be selected to produce "I Love Memphis" murals are not being monetarily compensated.
2.
Posted by iheartart]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:03:40 -0500 Memphis Flyer