I stumbled upon the Artistic Rebuttal Book project a couple of months ago — BRAVO Amy! BRA-VO. That’s what I told her.

“Art is, like, the most worthless degree anyone can get. Like, haha, they have a degree in making shit with popsicle sticks” is the statement Amy overheard. Sure she wanted to shake these kids silly. Scream and shriek at the madness of this RIDICULOUS statement.  But, alas she got off the subway and funneled her energies through the passions of her life, creating and supporting ART. And so, the ARBP was born.  A call to action for artists near and far to create artistic rebuttals against this blasphemous statement.  The artistic rebuttals will be compiled into a book, ah-hem hence the name the Artistic Rebuttal Book Project *wink*, each page dedicated to a single artistic rebuttal.

It’s pretty wild to see these artistic responses from over 50 cities across the nation and some worldwide. COME support the Opening Night Exhibition-Celebration-Fundraiser HappyHour Event Thursday, April 21. I’m super excited to host this event and support the ARBP.

ARBP Links: FacebookPage KickstarterCampaign Blog

Art is essential. Anytime I am exposed to heart and passion translated into creativity, an idea, a decision, courage/strength — it gives me chills. I champion that. And for me, art is a tangible expression of that awesomeness.  Sure not every piece of artwork moves me, but that’s not the point. And, to Mr.Subway-Dude-Dork, I happen to LIKE popsicle stick artwork! It makes me happy and reminds me of goofier times.