BREAK TIME

Wow!
My recent experience as the organizer/curator for POLITrix has left me very disillusioned.
In other words, I was disappointed at finding out the reality of this week-long Art show did not match my ideals.

It was hard work dealing with all the real-time problems that seemed to come out of no-where. The "Red Tape Monologues" were canceled the day before they were slated to start due to unforeseen issues. How embarrassing. I have never had to cancel a show before, and I loathe the idea that I had to do it at all.

I love working with artist's. Like anything, its not always smooth sailing. I beleive in protecting the integrity of the artists vision 100%. There have been some experiences recently that have left me gasping for air.

Some important lessons: 1) I can not do this by myself. 2) Humility can be viewed as something to be exploited. 3) Nothing in this world is truly free. 4) There are always forces working against you. 5) Honesty is not always reciprocated. 6) Extricate yourself: Never be a pawn in other peoples games, let them fight it out while you watch. 7) Don't say nothing to nobody about your business. 8) Press releases never work if they are distributed the day before. 9) Nobody cares when you do well, they only care when you screw up. 10) If you make it look easy, people will take you, and what you do, for granted. 11) "Sorry I missed your last show, I'll def come to the next one" means "you have to call me 3 times and write a personalized email for me to come" 12) Judy is an amazing and resourceful person who very much saved my ass, and hung an amazing show with me.

I am taking a break from organizing any art events until after the "Hoboken Artist Studio Tour" is complete. The next show I curate has to excite me. There is no point in doing anything for any other reason.