Comments on: The Art Biz ep. 76: Crowdfunding a Public Art Project with Romy Owens

By: Alyson Stanfield

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 23:00:42 +0000

Thank you for listening, Christine! I agree. I’m most interested in seeing the prairie landscape mature under the piece. I just know it’s going to be, as you say, a gathering spot.

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By: Christine Aaron

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:41:46 +0000

Thank you thank you. what an inspiring and powerful podcast. Romy, I so appreciated your complete forthrightness in talking about all the aspects and ups and downs of this project. I think as artists we throw our heart and souls into creating and wanting the work to resonate with others. I loved when you said that with art you want others to “pause for a moment to consider a different point of view.” It was heartbreaking to hear about some judgement and meanness that came you way. People are distrustful and fearful of things they don’t recognize or understand. I think it’s a beautiful project and I believe as Alyson said, that it will find its place and come into its own once the pandemic is over and it becomes a gathering spot, a place for people to create memories. I believe this is a long term thing…and am very much hoping that the fruits of this labor will accrue for you moving forward. It truly is an incredible and generous gift to Enid.
Alyson, I love that there are star/lights honoring your mom aunt etc, and that you were able to see it. Beautiful picture of you and your beautiful mom.

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By: Sally J Smith

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:34:44 +0000

Thank you Alyson for this fascinating interview and thank you Romy for sharing her journey with us. Before I say anything else about this podcast I just want to say to Romy that the title of your piece is perfect and has more power than many may suspect. I too welled up when I first read of it. In fact, this reaction is what drew me in to listen to this podcast and to find out more about the work. It Soooooo honors your mother and all mothers everywhere. Enid is so very fortunate to have you as a resident… what a generous gift!
This podcast was very inspiring and informative and it’s got my own creative wheels turning about what I might do for my community. Public art is so important especially so for communities that under value it. Thank you Alyson for a wonderful,inspirational adventure!

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By: Laura Hunt

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:44:27 +0000

I so enjoyed hearing Romy speak about this project. Public art is far out of the realm of my desire or ambitions, but the process is interesting to me. Dealing with local governments, the public, contractors, and funding requires so much more than the creative skills we artists employ. People who make public art their practice are to be appreciated so much more than they are.

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