New Artists

So the chair of the English department here at OU has nominated me to represent the English department on the Arts for Ohio committee.

Tomorrow morning (at 8 a.m. sweet Jesus) is my first committee meeting.

Basically we review a bunch of proposals from people who want their art programs funded.

Some are really cool. 

So far I've learned about 3 awesome artists that may get to have their work exhibited here next year. The three that I found most interesting  are Laylah Ali, Michael Minelli, and Stephen Talasnik. All very different. Michael Minelli was actually commissioned by the Wexner center at OSU in 2006; he did a piece called "Shiny" for them. 

It could be really interesting to have input into what events come to the university.