Aug
03

Some wonderful words from a Detroiter! valerieclaires: absolumentmoderne: hyperallergic: Detroit Institute of Arts Fights for Survival with a Local Tax This coming Tuesday, August 7, voters in the Metro Detroit area will decide not just the outcome of the usual political races, but also the future of the area’s beloved art museum, the Detroit Institute of Arts. The DIA, which has been struggling financially for years, has proposed a 10-year millage (tax) on homeowners in three counties, Wayne, Oakland and Macomb. A recent poll shows that 7 out of 10 voters in the election support the millage, but the fight over it represents an ongoing larger battle in this country about how we fund the arts. I am nervous. Very nervous. PEOPLE OF DETROIT, I KNOW YOU MAY BE STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY, BUT THIS SMALL MILLAGE IS WORTH IT TO SAVE YOUR CITY’S INVALUABLE INSTITUTION. THESE THINGS MATTER, EVEN IF THEY ARE UNQUANTIFIABLE.  This is my art museum. Passing this millage allows me to have a comfortable and safe place to sit, read, look at art, meet new people, hang out with old friends, study, learn new crafts, be inspired, and hopefully someday be employed. The DIA is one of my favorite happy places, and I would like to see this millage pass not only for it to confidently stay open but also so it can continue to make itself a bigger and better part of my community. Please vote yes for a regional art authority this Tuesday.

Some wonderful words from a Detroiter!

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hyperallergic:

Detroit Institute of Arts Fights for Survival with a Local Tax

This coming Tuesday, August 7, voters in the Metro Detroit area will decide not just the outcome of the usual political races, but also the future of the area’s beloved art museum, the Detroit Institute of Arts.

The DIA, which has been struggling financially for years, has proposed a 10-year millage (tax) on homeowners in three counties, Wayne, Oakland and Macomb. A recent poll shows that 7 out of 10 voters in the election support the millage, but the fight over it represents an ongoing larger battle in this country about how we fund the arts.

I am nervous. Very nervous. PEOPLE OF DETROIT, I KNOW YOU MAY BE STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY, BUT THIS SMALL MILLAGE IS WORTH IT TO SAVE YOUR CITY’S INVALUABLE INSTITUTION. THESE THINGS MATTER, EVEN IF THEY ARE UNQUANTIFIABLE. 

This is my art museum. Passing this millage allows me to have a comfortable and safe place to sit, read, look at art, meet new people, hang out with old friends, study, learn new crafts, be inspired, and hopefully someday be employed. The DIA is one of my favorite happy places, and I would like to see this millage pass not only for it to confidently stay open but also so it can continue to make itself a bigger and better part of my community. Please vote yes for a regional art authority this Tuesday.

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  1. bartheswasright reblogged this from egriz and added:
    WHAT.NO.:’U I STILL HAVE GIFT SHOP DOLLARS.ALSO YOU KNOW MY MOM WORKS THERE SOMETIMES. AND THEY’RE JUST BASICALLY...
  2. madworldradio reblogged this from tmajik and added:
    I voted in favor of the DIA….anyone who wouldn’t is and uncultured ignorant piece of smegma.
  3. tmajik reblogged this from gobsofgook and added:
    I can’t imagine a world without the DIA, it’s been a staple of my childhood, a place that’s helped me grow personally...
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  6. egriz reblogged this from ladlelickedbarnaby and added:
    No. This museum is fantastic. It is almost perfect, it is beautifully kept and an important part of Detroit. Just...
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    So many feels for my former state, even if I was a A2 gal myself. Can’t even begin to tally how many hours I’ve spent at...
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    Angela Use your 18-year-oldness to vote for this
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