By: MICHAEL S. ZGODA

MICHAEL S. ZGODA — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:46:48 +0000

Hi… I would like to spend this summer in New Orleans. I would like to participate on art projects in New Orleans. I am out of work here and I am looking for work so I can do art. A new start for me may happen there. I am 56. I know, No one here will hire me. I was a silk screen printer for 20 years. I paint ( Acrylic ) and I draw. I started to draw at 10 and started to paint at 30. I was down there last year. I fell in love with the city. If you are the right person that I should be talking to good, If not please pass me on to someone who can help me. I have some money, so I will not be coming broke. My children are going to help me with this project. Thank you for your time.

4249 Richmond St Philadelphia PA 19137
Michael.zgoda@yahoo.com
Cell 215 303 4238

By: terry scott

terry scott — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:00:32 +0000

This old trope as artistas victims takes on a different dynamic in New Orleans where most
of the new artist housing has gone to white folks. New Orleans exists because of black culture: food, music, dance, etc.

It’s the Artist Colonization Process, were you invited? “A problem often seen in up and coming neighborhoods is that the very artists who help spark great communities are priced out when the area takes off.” Who do artists price out, in fact who asked you to come into my neighborhood?. #justsayin

http://createquity.com/2012/05/creative-placemaking-has-an-outcomes-problem.html

Comments on: Making a Place for Artists in New Orleans

By: MICHAEL S. ZGODA

By: terry scott