arts & advocacy

visit www.kimannschultz.com for kimann’s articles, advocacy & literary works

americans for the arts re-posted an HP article of mine: “in support of art as non-violent means of expression,” advocating the Arts as a means to express oneself, even if in extreme fashion, in a way that is non-violent and not destructive

I as creative contributor, arts advocate and art historian stand in support of:

the protection of unequivocal free speech and expression, which includes the freedom to disagree and debate on all sides
the freedom of creative expression – the universe in its entirety exists for any- and everyone as a resource
the merit, virtue and aspirational purpose of traditionally held classical ideals and their derived aesthetics as the foundational building blocks of modern western civilization
the merit, virtue and aspirational purpose of traditionally held aesthetic ideals and their derived aesthetics as the foundational building blocks of ancient and complementary non-western civilizations
artistic expression as an intensely personal expression that functions as a vital societal connector
artistic expression, even if at its most extreme, as a viable alternative to violence or destruction that deserves to be protected at all levels, in all media
freedom of artistic expression as a full spectrum, universe-tapping celebration everyone can explore
humor as an Art, worthy of protection in all its incarnations, for both its truth baring, sharing qualities, as well as for its cathartic effects

I say: the Arts are a Bridge between Man and Mankind

The venerable This I Believe has released THIS I BELIEVE: ON MOTHERHOOD, published by John Wiley & Sons, April 2012. My essay entitled, “Do What You Have to Do,” appears as the second one in this list of inspirational works. THIS I BELIEVE: ON MOTHERHOOD is also available at Amazon.com

Americans for the Arts In Support of Art as Non-Violent Means of Expression

kimann’s essay “benevolent illumination” is featured in artist carmelo blandino’s first monograph, In Bloom

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