You Can Make A Difference

I have seen the future, and we can make a difference. Yesterday, I spent an hour with an intuitive reader, who closed his eyes and looked into my future. For the most part, this future is really good. I was pleased. My concerns to him were what is going to happen to all the artists in Portland when the economy stalls, and continues to stall. I believe that creative people have been educated to believe that somewhere out there a patron will take them under their wealthy wing and provide sustenance and encouragement whilst the artistic minds move into high gear. This, I believe is about to slow down dramatically, due to major economic factors. So what’s the arts world to do?

I have given the thought of how the creative community can maintain its drive. I am very well aware that Portland is wonderful because of this amazing churn of music, visual, and performing vitality. That businesses, and tourists flock to Portland to feel the vibe. So what can I do, just me, to help my passionate ones?

One thing I can do is to meet as many artists as I can. By artists, I mean visual artists--though the intuitive reader suggested musicians, too. I can be a mini encyclopedia of who’s out there. What I want to do to make money is offer art to businesses to help fill up their vast wall spaces. By purchasing art, business will support the artists in the way they are supposed to be supported, as small business people who have a product to sell; not as starving artists needing patrons to survive.

So I am fording ahead, making contacts with businesses and creatives, hoping to match each for a more beautiful Portland. If anyone wants to fill their offices with original works of art, send me an email. We, the creative community, and I, would really love to hear from you.