tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.comments2023-08-10T05:39:45.862-07:00Spark-e's Place - The Official SparkOC BlogRick Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07009276420241058996noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-77975188265328919002011-01-23T00:41:15.228-08:002011-01-23T00:41:15.228-08:00Nice to finally meet your Rick and thanks for atte...Nice to finally meet your Rick and thanks for attending our event.Emethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370503468470563063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-2817521739604181382010-12-16T13:12:10.633-08:002010-12-16T13:12:10.633-08:00I knew de Angelis would be great! Integrity has a...I knew de Angelis would be great! Integrity has always been the word that comes to mind. Matt Gray has it, and it shows. Congratulations on all of your well-deserved success!<br />Marcy Lindstrom<br />Founding Executive Director,<br />de Angelis Vocal Ensemble, Inc.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17276768404129521278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-79246646316116572752010-02-05T10:14:00.317-08:002010-02-05T10:14:00.317-08:00Others have been heir apparents in the past, only ...Others have been heir apparents in the past, only to fade: Mark Rucker, Kate Whoriskey. I don't think Glore is a sure thing by any means. I wonder: will Benson and Emmes last as long in their advisory roles as Craig Noel did down in San Diego? He worked there until well into his 90s.phodginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01987615221463087203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-68610892226000342982010-02-01T13:47:02.681-08:002010-02-01T13:47:02.681-08:00How sad to read about the Pasadena Playhouse! I wa...How sad to read about the Pasadena Playhouse! I was a volunteer usher for a brief stint in the 80's. The history of the playhouse was incredible. So true about the efforts to save a legacy. I am very thankful for the OC Performing Arts Center. I volunteer there as an usher and I am in training as a Docent Tour Guide. The arts need volunteers.Dubliner's Daughter columnist www.HollywoodToday.net & Facebookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17772915250268256638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-73497308138338025492010-01-22T11:05:22.464-08:002010-01-22T11:05:22.464-08:00Thanks, Rick.
Awesome, see you then!
Be sure and...Thanks, Rick.<br /><br />Awesome, see you then!<br /><br />Be sure and track me down and say hi! :)Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08880071401807298922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-65844182556318378572010-01-22T04:42:51.132-08:002010-01-22T04:42:51.132-08:00Also, this is not a NEW tax...it's 20% of the ...Also, this is not a NEW tax...it's 20% of the existing sales tax from those categories, and ONLY after funds have been deducted for distributions to local municipalities. It's expected to generate about $30 million a year--not a lot of money, but better than the $5 million or so currently generated by arts license plate sales.<br />Thanks for commenting & PS, planning to come to Artery's opening tomorrow!Rick Steinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009276420241058996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-63804197253907799612010-01-22T04:38:53.710-08:002010-01-22T04:38:53.710-08:00The State Board of Equalization has identified two...The State Board of Equalization has identified two business categories from which the sales tax would be allocated. This includes art supplies (e.g. Michael's & Aaron Brothers), musical instruments, sheet music and related products (e.g. Guitar Center) and the sale of art from galleries. I think there are probably other items in those categories as well. It is definitely NOT a portion of all sales tax. The authors believed that it made sense to take a portion of these "arts" business categories to reinvest in the arts because artists are customers and employees, arts organizations are customers and arts education trains artists and employees. It's been calculated that it will return sales tax to the state beyond what is allocated, too.Rick Steinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009276420241058996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-42574075085566492592010-01-21T14:09:21.663-08:002010-01-21T14:09:21.663-08:00From all sales or just art & musical instrumen...From all sales or just art & musical instruments? I read the text and it looks like it's all sales.Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08880071401807298922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-66553124461576533642009-12-12T22:49:02.339-08:002009-12-12T22:49:02.339-08:00Did someone say sushi...the word just makes me sal...Did someone say <a href="http://lagunabeachstays.com/restaurants/sushi-in-laguna-beach" title="sushi laguna beach california " rel="nofollow">sushi</a>...the word just makes me salivate!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02951480705201121120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-28428765498789303862009-12-12T22:46:08.563-08:002009-12-12T22:46:08.563-08:00There's so many cool art galleries and exhibit...There's so many cool <a href="http://lagunabeachstays.com/attractions/art-galleries-in-laguna-beach" rel="nofollow">art galleries</a> and exhibitions in the Orange County and Laguna Beach areas!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02951480705201121120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-62736789229445822522009-12-12T22:42:28.747-08:002009-12-12T22:42:28.747-08:00The world should have more tax deductible Christma...The world should have more tax deductible Christmas presents!! Then I'd be able to finally afford presents for everyone :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02951480705201121120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-71852085212695653182009-09-28T11:23:01.673-07:002009-09-28T11:23:01.673-07:00I went to opening day of the Botero exhibit -loved...I went to opening day of the Botero exhibit -loved it and found the film to be very informative about the origins of his style. Posted some pics on my blog along with a little Latin music courtesy of a brief UTUbe video http:www.topmomblog.blogspot.com.She's Cookin' https://www.blogger.com/profile/01750885027562943485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-65884249938058884892009-09-07T01:46:58.752-07:002009-09-07T01:46:58.752-07:00Wow! This is a unique type of creative expression....Wow! This is a unique type of creative expression.Donald Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686751404854316563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-9043298097061284402009-08-20T21:24:50.297-07:002009-08-20T21:24:50.297-07:00Very cool, combining art with running, two of my f...Very cool, combining art with running, two of my favorite things!Smashgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18228005239342233140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-55474597123975125602009-08-09T23:53:00.508-07:002009-08-09T23:53:00.508-07:00I am really pleased with this show. Not that I'...I am really pleased with this show. Not that I'm biased or anything. ;)<br /><br />Being in it & assisting at the ARTery and all aside I think it's a really strong show. :)Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08880071401807298922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-82740735204768799252009-08-09T23:39:17.154-07:002009-08-09T23:39:17.154-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tracey Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857722611267060280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-33133455306582437172009-07-12T13:13:17.565-07:002009-07-12T13:13:17.565-07:00what's yr email address?
Steve Simonwhat's yr email address?<br />Steve SimonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00842884114820384060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-23234892408153429942009-07-06T15:44:30.368-07:002009-07-06T15:44:30.368-07:00ImagineMDD, points well-taken & nothing agains...ImagineMDD, points well-taken & nothing against balancing the two. I think Kaiser is seeing too many instances of arts organizations rushing from their mission to commercial work out of fear, and while the short-term gains may help them through these times, they will have abandoned their core audiences who won't come back--and the new audiences aren't interested in their core programming and won't stick around if they return to it. It's really a catch-22.<br />Thanks for commenting.Rick Steinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009276420241058996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-61826322949040378852009-07-06T11:32:40.207-07:002009-07-06T11:32:40.207-07:00I think today it's a heightened version of a d...I think today it's a heightened version of a discussion that has gone on with artists for a very long time. One artist telling another that she's "selling out" if she is, in my profession of jewelry design for instance, creating multiples of the same piece of jewelry because it's popular and it sells. <br /><br />There's a place for expressing yourself, surprising and even enlightening people with your craft. People will appreciate what you do and pay more for something they understand is worth more. <br /><br />That's marketing and it's education. Regardless of what you put out there, they get the value of your personal talent. There are ways to stay on track regardless.<br /><br />But there's also a place for making those customers happy with something you've done and your being able to pay the rent all or in part thanks to your art. That's a win-win, too.ImagineMDDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01136942565551458221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-5318026883471414302009-07-01T18:35:55.522-07:002009-07-01T18:35:55.522-07:00Rick,
I appreciate the distinction. I have found...Rick,<br /><br />I appreciate the distinction. I have found it is a fine line, balancing the need to attract audiences to the performance as well as the desire to inspire and challenge them once at the concert! <br /><br />I will keep your verbiage in mind in my work. Thank you!Carter Dewberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03451457377331911681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-89980846655279987612009-07-01T17:11:17.639-07:002009-07-01T17:11:17.639-07:00Hi, Carter,
thanks for commenting. I think Michae...Hi, Carter,<br />thanks for commenting. I think Michael Kaiser may be pointing out the tendency of some organizations to rush to "commercial" programming than any well-conceived effort to connect audiences more effectively with the arts.<br />The work you are doing is very important--please keep it up!Rick Steinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009276420241058996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-39902466359543355142009-07-01T09:06:39.442-07:002009-07-01T09:06:39.442-07:00I agree with Mr. Kaiser's comments regarding t...I agree with Mr. Kaiser's comments regarding the importance of marketing in art. I have a few questions, however. What is 'dumbing down art' and 'good art'?<br /><br />As a young-ish performer and founder of The Definiens Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to innovative presentation of chamber music, I believe in offering audience members as many ways to connect with the music as possible. In this process, I have worked to maintain the integrity of the music while adding elements such as video and dance to add new dimensions for today's concertgoers.<br /><br />I am incredibly passionate about my art. Those who see me perform or speak about it recognize this. It is this spark (more than technical or artistic perfection) that has allowed me to sell albums and concert tickets. <br /><br />-Dr. Carter Dewberry<br />www.carterdewberry.comCarter Dewberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03451457377331911681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-34856112062170839002009-04-30T17:09:00.000-07:002009-04-30T17:09:00.000-07:00Wish I would have gone:) Laurie Swenson/co-owner o...Wish I would have gone:) Laurie Swenson/co-owner of Art Projekts -Cutting Edge Contemporary Gallery in Laguna BeachArtPassionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01467890498522500841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-49107709024137499972009-02-15T08:01:00.000-08:002009-02-15T08:01:00.000-08:00Thanks for your comment Ozzy.A couple of additiona...Thanks for your comment Ozzy.<BR/><BR/>A couple of additional points of interest...<BR/><BR/>At the start of my career, in upstate New York, it was the Republican Party that advocated the most for state funding of the arts--not the Democrats--so I've always been dismayed about the change of heart.<BR/><BR/>Second, those who oppose arts funding as frivolous are also criticizing other wasteful spending--but they generally advocate reducing the size of government overall instead of rooting out corruption and inefficiencies, which then remain in the downsized government. That never made sense to me.Rick Steinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009276420241058996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353211191598687396.post-86382966789141418612009-02-14T21:38:00.000-08:002009-02-14T21:38:00.000-08:00It's a good deal and long overdue. We have been th...It's a good deal and long overdue. We have been through a tunnel of dumb for a long time now. It's amazing that the Arts have to fight so hard for a few bucks when the money really only amounts to a few corporate perks for just a few.<BR/>onward irregardless, Bill<BR/>my Blog comments on the subject<BR/>http://studiozz.blogspot.com<BR/>"NEA's impact is more than decoration"Ozzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589254142658383059noreply@blogger.com