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However, “Every Other Girl in the World” Amy Bonk Chanin the Board has chosen to reduce this number to two in 15 Larry & Mattie Edwards responsibility of keeping the “voice of the visual arts discuss the merits of the work presented. We believe order to provide the Executive Editor with enough time Jones Hall Gallery Jennifer Gonzalez in the Mid-South” going. This has come with the usual this to be an important addition to the print journal, to assist the Board with the restructuring and long-term The University of Memphis David McCarthy challenges of limited time and resources as we have which is one of the only publications to fill the void planning of the organization. This planning phase and Dorothy Metzger Habel Dwayne Butcher reduced publication load is expected to last for two years. Pinkney & Janice Herbert worked hard to carry on with both print and online of arts writing left by the more commercial media Therefore, during 2011 and 2012, the Executive Editor’s B. Hussey publications. During the process of putting together outlets’ lack of arts reporting. primary responsibilities include: The Way We Move Richard & Carol Knowles Lorraine Kroul this issue, the Board has also been working on finding In order to connect the variety of local art scenes • Oversee all phases of the production process ensuring 16 Curated by Ron Lambert Annabelle Meacham ways to make the publication more timely and responsive throughout the region, we are hoping to add a new timely production and distribution of two issues annually, coordinating efforts with other regional editors, Cheekwood Video Installation Gallery Carol Mode to the regional arts community. Considering the theme feature that provides short reviews or regional updates. authors, art director, and Board of Directors. Specific Laura Hutson R. Carroll Todd Leandra Urrutia for this issue, The Value of the Image and The Value of If you would like to contribute or be the voice of your responsibilities include: Mary K. VanGieson the Institution, it is timely that we have been evaluating local art scene, please let us know. In addition, each · Manage and maintain publication budget Chihuly Grows Big and Bombastic Artists the institution of Number, Inc., which has a 24 year publication will feature lengthier articles about current · Identify writers and contributors, administer contracts Nashville, TN LeRome Causly 17 Beauvais Lyons history, while also considering the value of the visual issues in the arts, in-depth reviews of shows, and interviews and handle all correspondence Matt Christy Holly Whitt Randolph arts more generally. with artists. The problems that we face, as do most 7· Solicit and organize advertisements Number: Sponsors Kathryn Skinner 6 Number has been published and provided to the arts organization, are funding and people-power. · Write editorials Lou Haney public free of charge since 1987. A variety of artists, In order to keep this valuable voice of the visual · Manage Social Media – Twitter & Facebook University of Mississippi Museum 18 historians, art lovers and business owners throughout arts alive, we are asking for your support. Currently, · Work with Board and staff to generate themes/features Oxford, MS the tri-state region have contributed to and supported we are seeking an editor to work with the board to and identify pertinent topics that should be addressed Rebekah Flake Mary K. VanGieson, Secretary it. Many people I talk to in the Memphis arts scene bring Number into a more active role in the Southern · Proofread and edit all materials before going to press William Andrews have been involved as a board member, editor or dialogue on the visual arts. This is an opportunity · Create and maintain databases of contact information Richmond Barthé Jennifer Gonzales for contributors, subscribers, and advertisers Todd Richardson writer at some point in the history of the publication. for someone who loves the arts and the region to · Attend all Board meetings 19 Dixon Gallery & Gardens Sheri Fleck Rieth Through their dedication, over 5,000 copies of each demonstrate the value of the arts and its institutions Memphis, TN Board Number: Leandra Urrutia issue of Number are distributed to bookstores, to the community. 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We want Number to be a are professionals in the arts field, we believe that this po box 11008 descriptions copyright; however, all rights and ownership memphis, tn 38111-0008 critical voice for the visual arts not only in Memphis is an important part of supporting local art communities. remain with the contributor. Published by · Identify appropriate grants and philanthropic Number: Incorporated, a non-profit 501(c)(3) but also throughout the Tri-State region. Over the It is the community’s contributions through advertisements, graphic design & ads organizations; initiate and oversee grant writing and organization. The focus of Number: is on the necessary follow up contemporary visual arts in the tri-state region [email protected] next two years we plan to publish at least two print grants, sponsorships, and people power that bring the (TN, AR, MS). Opinions expressed herein are editions per year and expand the online offerings. By arts news to you. For more information on how to To Apply: Letter of Introduction, CV, Writing Samples, those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect expanding our online presence to be more responsive contribute in any capacity contact us by email at Names and Contact Information for 3 References those of the publishers. Contents in whole or Supported in part by grants from the electronically by April 1, 2011 in part may not be reproduced without written Tennessee Arts Commission. to the diverse array of visual arts opportunities, we [email protected]. Number: 67 Winter 2011 VOLUME XXIV, NO. 1 permission of the publisher. © 2011 Number: Incorporated Jennifer Gonzales is a board member and temporary editor of Number, as well as a professor at Memphis College of Art. 5 Carl Van Vechten Art Gallery, Fisk University photo by Robin Paris. together, with unassailable performance statistics like rural backwardness. “How can we let our cultural one tries to speak for them, and lacking a voice the the number of graduates who go on to advanced study patrimony go there?” In a related thread, Crystal pictures cannot resolve the dispute. While these in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Bridges represents part of the reputational laundering pictures weigh heavily in so many ways (they can make Fisk contends that converting the asset of the Stieglitz of the Walton family, a process that takes place with or break reputations and institutions), they are mute, Collection into some type of monetary form is an any new fortune. The person who makes the money powerless to express themselves.

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