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Re: “Atlanta must continue to invest in arts”
Im backing "oydave" & "BB" 200%.
The "Efforts" stated in the 1st paragraph only benefit a "$elect" few & their "Impact" is not felt or is barely noticeable in the Urban & Cultural Communities.
See my ARTicle "http://atlanta.indymedia.org/local/cut-che…"
I Quote, after the funds have been "disproportionately" awarded...where is the so called "Arts Community's" ability to help monetize those Intangible Assets & Intellectual Properties of Community Artists, moreso where's their Extrinsic Value in empowering or producing JOBS in the community...not 55 organizations!?
The Mayor has restored the Budgets Fund, yet these Art Leaders are still not happy? Lol, seems like the Mayors "Pension" was not the only one effected. Hmmm.
Re: “MAAF doles out $500K in grants, Mayor Reed restores arts funds to budget”
*~>>CUT! THE CHECK<<~* on THE ART OF DISCRIMINATION
Who does the OCA (Office of Cultural Affairs) Budget Cut, NOT, Effect?
According to the City of Atlanta’s Office of Contract Compliance Mission statement, “the City of Atlanta has found that African American, Female, Hispanic, & Asian American owned businesses have suffered the effects of racial and gender discrimination in both public and private markets resulting in a disproportionate award of contract dollars to non-minority or non-female businesses.” http://www.atlantaga.gov/mayor/off_contrac…
RESEARCH: After reviewing the OCA Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Annual Report I realized that out of 225 public installations, 46 projects along the Beltline, 50 Artists employed at the Chastain Arts Center, 175 works exhibited at the Chastain Arts Gallery, $467,759 in grant funds to local artists & arts organizations from the Contracts For Arts Services, 40 arts works & 12 temporary projects of the Public Arts program, a very miniscule percentage represented Urban events, yet many Art Communities claim the guise of being diverse & cultural. http://ocaatlanta.com/sites/ocaatlanta.com…
HYPOTHESIS: There is an absence of Genuine support for Urban events at Community Arts Centers, as well as their insufficient ability to help monetize the Intangible Assets & Intellectual Properties of Community Artists.
EXPERIMENT: A faint presence of minority Artivists at the Budget Public Hearing on 05/12/2011 reinforced the Office of Contract Compliance’s findings & proved the Hypothesis that "Cuts" won’t effect those who rarely or never get a cut.
ANALYSIS: Therefor, in this course of events it has become necessary for one Art Community to address the biased services which have misled them to another, and to establish for their Collective, a separate and equal Cooperative Mission to which the Laws of Equality and of OpperTUNEty entitle them, a decent respect to the Rights, or rites, of Minority Art requires that we should expose the decoys which impel us to such Reform.
CONCLUSION: Having said that, let me say this is a natural reflex to the disproportionate award of finances to majority/ non-minority Community Arts Organizations in relation to their lack of support for true diversified & cultural events.
Respectfully,
Dan the "Mechanik"
themechanikshop@gmail.com
Re: “WonderRoot's Chris Appleton on the city's proposed cuts to arts funding”
*~>>CUT! THE CHECK<<~* on THE ART OF DISCRIMINATION
Who does the OCA (Office of Cultural Affairs) Budget Cut, NOT, Effect?
According to the City of Atlanta’s Office of Contract Compliance Mission statement, “the City of Atlanta has found that African American, Female, Hispanic, & Asian American owned businesses have suffered the effects of racial and gender discrimination in both public and private markets resulting in a disproportionate award of contract dollars to non-minority or non-female businesses.” http://www.atlantaga.gov/mayor/off_contrac…
RESEARCH: After reviewing the OCA Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Annual Report I realized that out of 225 public installations, 46 projects along the Beltline, 50 Artists employed at the Chastain Arts Center, 175 works exhibited at the Chastain Arts Gallery, $467,759 in grant funds to local artists & arts organizations from the Contracts For Arts Services, 40 arts works & 12 temporary projects of the Public Arts program, a very miniscule percentage represented Urban events, yet many Art Communities claim the guise of being diverse & cultural. http://ocaatlanta.com/sites/ocaatlanta.com…
HYPOTHESIS: There is an absence of Genuine support for Urban events at Community Arts Centers, as well as their insufficient ability to help monetize the Intangible Assets & Intellectual Properties of Community Artists.
EXPERIMENT: A faint presence of minority Artivists at the Budget Public Hearing on 05/12/2011 reinforced the Office of Contract Compliance’s findings & proved the Hypothesis that "Cuts" won’t effect those who rarely or never get a cut.
ANALYSIS: Therefor, in this course of events it has become necessary for one Art Community to address the biased services which have misled them to another, and to establish for their Collective, a separate and equal Cooperative Mission to which the Laws of Equality and of OpperTUNEty entitle them, a decent respect to the Rights, or rites, of Minority Art requires that we should expose the decoys which impel us to such Reform.
CONCLUSION: Having said that, let me say this is a natural reflex to the disproportionate award of finances to majority/ non-minority Community Arts Organizations in relation to their lack of support for true diversified & cultural events.
Respectfully,
Dan the "Mechanik"
themechanikshop@gmail.com
Re: “TUNED^UP THURSDAY /// WE BUY TUNE$”
If You are a Community or College Association, Recording or Performing Artist, Ambassador, Designated Driver, or GDOL Participant, you can Earn 20% per referral for each patron that dances to the Tune of your Download, Brand. or Agenda at the WonderRoot Community Arts Center, 982 Memorial Drive.
*Job Order #'s 7934956 and 7934962 for GDOL Participants can be entered & searched @the following link: http://www.dol.state.ga.us/js/job_info_sys…
DETAILS: Either have your referrals bring in their Flier with your name on it, OR pre-submit an official guest list with the Name & Email of each Attendee. Guest lists MUST be submitted to themechanikshop@gmail.com 24hrs prior to event. Referral Fliers are accepted at the door.
Questions? Scan vblog QR Code on front of flier or contact Dan at 762-333-1BUY (1289), themechanikshop@gmail.com
BIDS ACCELERATE @9PM. (18 TO TUNE-IN, 21 TO GET TUNED^UP)
Re: “TUNED^UP THURSDAY /// GET PAID 2PARTY!!!”
DETAILS
Join us for a night of Indie networking while doing good for Community Initiatives.
Either have your referrals bring in their flier with your name on it, OR pre-submit an official guest list with the Name & Email of each Attendee. Guest lists MUST be turned in by April 20th. Referral fliers are accepted at the door.
Remember, each patron also receives a FREE Signature-shot (claimed at the bar). (5 referrals rebate your entry fee)
To Download the Referral Flier, 'click to enlarge' the profile pic, then right-click on the enlarged image & save it to your PC for print...or follow this link: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/9xBP…
*Job Order #'s 7934956 and 7934962 for GDOL Participants can be entered & searched @the following link: http://www.dol.state.ga.us/js/job_info_sys…
Questions? Call or email Dan at 762-333-1BUY (1289) | themechanikshop@gmail.com
Re: “*~>>The Mechanik Shop<<~* presents "TUNED^UP THURSDAY"”
Job Order #'s for "The Mechanik Shop/TUNED^UP THURSDAY" (available 04/01/11) > #7934956 and #7934962
http://www.dol.state.ga.us/js/job_info_sys…
Re: “*~>>The Mechanik Shop<<~* presents "TUNED^UP THURSDAY"”
"The Mechanik Shop" coordinates & host Listening Party Exchanges, Self-Empowerment movements, Community Benefits, Ga$ Parties, & D.U.I. Prevention Agendas through Critical Needs Edutainment!
Our "Tune^Ups" Boost the sales performance of Artist Tunes, Produces Jobs by Empowering the Self-determined, & Facilitates Community Drives with optimized acceleration!
Need A Tune^Up? 762-333-1BUY (1289)