Why Wasn’t I Invited to the NEA Conference Call?

This whole flap over at the NEA has a lot of folks’ underwear in a bunch.  Sure, the idea of the White House using the NEA as the “Hope and Change Department of Propaganda” is disturbing.  But even more troubling is the fact that I didn’t get an invitation to the goddamn conference call!

And I quote: “It’s time for us as a group of artists, producers, promoters, organizers, influencers, marketers, tastemakers, leaders or just plain cool people to join together…”

I’m a producer and an artist.  I’m even a leader at times.  And anyone who’s ever had one of my patented kick-ass margaritas (SeizureRitas®) can attest to my tastemaking abilities!  Just to prove my worth to the cause, I’d like to submit the below painting, an homage to German artist Hubert Lanzinger, I call “Obama, the Standard Bearer.” (more…)