Reader Comments

" Artists aren't asking for handouts - but investments. We are working artists - with the emphasis on working. And as independent business people, we pay taxes on whatever we sell, many times at a higher rate than workers who are employed. Our government wastes a whole lot more on non-working situations, non-citizen situations and invests in traditional business, corporations, training and new business incentives. I guess for most people, if it is money that brings 'their' business to town, then it's tax dollars well spent, but for other people's career choices, it isn't. "

" With all due respect Local Artist, I have no problem with artists and whatever they choose to create, just don't demand that taxpayers be forced to pay for it. Good art will sell itself without cash confiscated from working families. Remember, it was publicly funded art that gave us masterpieces such as "Piss Christ" where a self-proclaimed "artist" placed a crucifix in a jar of his own urine and called it art. Times are too hard to waste money on junk like this! "

" Maybe the reason Maysville is currently without an established artist center is not the lack of artists in the area but narrowed economic focus such as the rzm poster and the poster who agreed as to which jobs seem important and which jobs don't. Maysville needs a Pendleton Center not just grants to throw money at existing art venues - worthy though they may be. Pull in ALL artists who are working in their homes who could use a more public studio space and public support. Local art IS a great tourist draw and should be supported but cannot flourish unless given the boost that so many towns like Covington, KY and Kansas City, Mo have done. Space in any number of downtown's neglected buildings - and in one of the vacant tobacco warehouses - would be perfect! Food for thought now that we have the Ky Arts Council's attention. "

" Oh my gosh! I guess just because of all the negatives happening everyone should put their lives on hold. They have grants for this and people should be excited that there are positive things happening as well. This could also bring more tourism to Maysville, which means more money. "

" Please include the Ohio River Valley Artists Guild in your planning. There are several very talented artists in the guild. "

" To the Rzm poster, I so agree. Could not this money be spent for a better cause? Maysville a strong artist community? I don't think so. But, you geeks go on believing what you wish. "

" With the stock market suffering record losses, the trillion dollar taxpayer funded bailout, jobs fleeing the growing threat of a recession/depression it amazes me that taxpayer dollars are still being wasted on junk like this. "