Promoting Sharon's project because I like this sort of insubordination!
Two Coats of Paint: A simple request
We’ve all been inundated with requests for recommendation letters (as if we don’t have enough to do already), so I’ve decided to turn my promotion application (from Associate to Full Professor at Eastern Connecticut State University) into an exhibition and book project. Instead of hounding colleagues for letters, I'm inviting you to participate in an exhibition designed to put blogging, community building, and the multi-tasking, DIY energy of contemporary art practice in context.
My goal is to get at least 50 letters from people at all levels of the art world (artists, critics, collectors, dealers, curators, readers, and, of course, bloggers) to support my application, and I hope Two Coats readers, Facebook pals, Twitterati, etc., will consider participating. The letters will be exhibited as a group show (each writer will be considered a collaborator), and will also be published in an artist book (probably through Lulu.com). The letters should be more about the writer, art, art criticism, art blogs, bloggers, than they are about me and my small contribution. Although there isn’t much time, a short paragraph, a sentence or two---hell, a few words, would certainly be welcome. I need the letters by Monday, October 5, but let me know if you need more time.
Please send hard copies (either typed or handwritten) so I can scan them into jpegs. Questions? Send me a note at twocoatsofpaint@gmail.com or leave comments below. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
Warmest regards,
Sharon
Mailing Address:
Sharon Butler
Department of Visual Arts
Eastern Connecticut State University
83 Windham Street
Willimantic, CT 06355
