Whatchoo Gonna Do About It?

Yeah, that’s a threat. We’re threatening you with this: If you don’t get out there and do something about what’s happening right outside your door, we’re going to expose you for what you are (i.e. a bunch of whiners).

A London artist/blogger Katherine Tyrrell recently mentioned ExposeKenosha.com in her blog about the lack of resources available to find out about what’s happening locally in the arts. She then offered a challenge, which we will reiterate here. (Beware: It will require some effort on your part and may cause you to remove yourself from your comfort zone) Get out there and do something for your arts community.

You are here. So you’re off to a good start. Here are some other suggestions as to what you can do to support, encourage and facilitate the arts:

1. Expose your fellow artists. Corner your artist friends for an impromptu interview, record a bit of them performing or send us a press release of upcoming events. It’s as simple as that. Send your stuff to info@exposekenosha.com so we can tell the rest of the world (yeah, the World. Did we mention the blog in London?).
2. Talk to your mayoral candidates about what they’re going to do for the community that you care about. You can find more information on the candidates in Kenosha at the Kenosha News HERE
3. Get on board with your local arts organizations. AHA! Kenosha has a comprehensive list of them classified by visual, performing, literary, humanities, and foundations. If your organization is not listed, let them know.
4. Change your attitude to change your community. You’ve been waiting for this your entire life and now we’re saying it- It’s all about you. You are the one who says there’s nothing to do in Kenosha. You are the one saying that the arts community here is fractious. Now you have to do something about it. So, turn that frown upside-down (it’s the best we could do).
5. Talk to everyone you know about the arts in your community. When someone asks what there is to do in Kenosha, tell them. Not sure what’s happening? Check back with us.

The ball is now officially in your court. Leave a comment here to start a dialogue for sharing ideas and then get out there and implement them.