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From Pots to Plots
Noted by Dee Dee Colabella
Iam an artist, it is who I have always been. I believe strongly in the power of the visual arts in our culture and that an artist can be successful in a career where their skills are utilized. I also believe that our educational system should give these creative minds a path to excel in the K-12 educational system.
In WWII, Germany tried to steal and destroy art. Why? Art is a record of our life and humanity that is infinitely accessible regardless of language barriers or cultural differences. Destroying art destroys a record of us. That is why 345 men risked their lives to save tens of thousands of pieces of art and preserve our history. Read more about the Monuments Men in this issue’s Whatever Comes Up
It is tempting to get sucked into the story line that “only certain professions create successful adults and art is certainty not one of them.” But there are thousands of careers that utilize the skills of an artist. The digital world has opened almost unlimited opportunity for marketing and digital arts, and careers like the scientific illustration help to keep visual records of scientific exploration. Careers in gallery management, museum curators, art transporters, restoration experts, art insurance estimators, packaging creators and product designers all depend heavily on the artist. Architects, book illustrators, and 3D-modeling for engineers all use the sketching techniques learned in art classes. Most of what you watch or games you play are born out of an artist’s unique and inventive mind.
Art feeds our souls and preserves the record of our global community. The act of making art can inspire dreamers AND it can still be true that the artist can have a successful career.
Most sincerely,
Owner of 068 Magazine, D. Colabella Fine Art Gallery, RPAC Gallery and the RPAC Art Center & Board Member of ArtFul Visual Arts Initiative
Dee Dee Colabella Owner dcolabella@rpacartcenter.com
Greg Mursko Publisher publisher@068magazine.com
Dylan Miller Chief Operating Officer dmiller@rpacartcenter.com
Julia Bruce Editor-In-Chief editor@068magazine.com
Contributing Writers
Dee Dee Colabella, Jennifer Bradshaw, Kate Perry, Ashley Alt, Julie Hughes, Dylan Miller, Lauri Edgar, Sarah Galluzzo, Rajender Kaur, Roger Garbow, and Gerri Lewis
Lily Fertik Copy Editor
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Roger Garbow, Dylan Miller, and New Light Creative Services
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