LAist posted an article today that made me a little sad for LA, because it's true:
"Los Angeles isn't exactly lacking when it comes to premiere art venues, a thriving gallery scene, and arts-oriented communities. But according to a recent Top 100 list published by Art Newspaper, only two of our museums rank among those around the globe for attendance...
...What we can't help is our sprawl, and an Art Newspaper rep explains to the LA Times why art tourism is a hard sell in the city of angels: 'In New York you can visit three museums in a day, maybe more. In L.A., you would never try to do LACMA, the Getty and MOCA in the same day."
This strengthens my belief in the need for our local arts scenes - communities like downtown Fullerton that provide a respite for those who don't have the time, energy or interest to sit through hours of traffic to get across L.A. ArtWalk occurs again this Friday, and I'm so grateful for those who work behind the scenes to make it happen. I hope folks at Epic continue to address the creative needs of Fullerton; we are the ones responsible for maintaining these vital resources for personal growth, interpersonal interaction and thought-provoking expression. Southern California is one giant city, but that doesn't mean community need inevitably be lost in its midst.
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