For too long, we in Kenosha’s artistic community have painted ourselves into lonely, individualized corners. If our efforts are only focused on promoting ourselves, that situation will not change. From the start, Expose Kenosha has been such a cooperative, community effort that the new activity can’t be ignored as an indication of changing general attitudes.
For too long, we in Kenosha’s artistic community have dismissed Kenosha as “Racine’s ugly sister” or the even more creative “Kenowhere.” Right. And if the very name suggests negation, how could anyone worth attention possibly emerge from such a place?
Recently, the Racine Journal Times nominated ExposeKenosha for the category of Best Local Indie Media. Beyond that, The New York Times just last week published a full length article on the art happenings in Racine. The artists of the region are exceeding the sub par expectations we have put upon ourselves. What better time than now to let go of our self-deprecating nicknames and start supporting one another?
Thanks to the contributors and supporters of ExposeKenosha for setting such an example of unity. And with so many other area organizations striving towards the same goals, the region’s recent accolades can prove to be just the beginning. The more we collaborate collectively, the more our potential will be stretched individually!
In this issue:
- David HB Drake
- Whatchoo Gonna Do About It?
- Chicks-on-Heels
- Jill Plaisted
- Writers no longer have to go solo
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