Kojo discusses visual art in DC

Did you catch the Kojo Nnamdi show last Monday? Kojo interviewed three distinguished DC arts experts about the current state of visual art in our city. You can listen to that segment here.

Besides Jeffry Cudlin's nice mention of the Pink Line Project, I also enjoyed the discussion of how we can and should present art in a way that makes it feel more available and less intimidating to people who have an interest in making art part of their lives but haven't had the right opportunity. It's not about buying more art. You don't necessarily have to buy art to make art a part of your life. However, I am a huge proponent of living with art and experiencing it in daily life because I believe it plays a huge role in living the creative life, which can lead to greater rewards. Do I sound like a proselytizer?!

A peek into our local visual arts community. With the surprise cancellation of a high-profile spring art show, we hear about interesting gallery offerings, and how a tightening economy affects local painters, sculptors, and other art lovers.

Guests
Lenny Campello, art critic, artist, and gallery owner

Claudia Rousseau, Professor of Art History, School of Art and Design at Montgomery College; Art critic, Gazette newspapers

Jeffry Cudlin, Artist; Art critic, Washington City Paper; Lecturer, University of Maryland