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October 24th, 2008 1:26 PM
In this intense political season, the Wexner Center is proud to present several films that one way or another address the contested terrain of public affairs and discourse. Touching on such issues as secrecy, confidentiality, Homeland security, the collection and classification of private data, activism, electioneering, and the media, this suite of films offers a multi-faceted look at how political thought is constructed and conveyed.  We want to particularly draw your attention to Secrecy, which will be screened on Saturday, November 1 at 7pm, and introduced by co-director and Harvard professor Robb Moss. Secrecy provocatively examines the complexities and layers of our government's obsession with secrecy and the effects it has had on individuals and on our country.  We look forward to welcoming you to the Wex, and please feel free to share this with others who may be interested, including students and co-workers. 
November is right around the corner and that means you have the opportunity to join the Wexner Center for the screening of Secrecy on Saturday, November 1 @ 7pm. More details on the screening below in a message from the Wexner Center's Director Sherri Geldin. You can read more and purchase tickets at http://wexarts.org/fv/index.php?eventid=3419. If you are a ColumbusArts Card member, you can use your card to get up to two Wexner Center for the Arts film vouchers.
 
November 4 - VOTE!  Each year Americans for the Arts compiles election information around arts issues. ArtsVote2008 features information on key elections and the candidates' positions on key arts-related issues. You can view ArtsVote2008 at http://www.artsactionfund.org/artsvote/default.asp and sign up to be an arts activist. You can also view the Summary of 2008 Presidential Candidates Arts Positions at http://www.artsactionfund.org/pdf/press/McCain_Obama_record_final.pdf.  Speaking of voting, you have the opportunity to make your voice be heard on American Style Magazine's Top 25 Arts Destinations. To vote go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ZleE9lBpW6_2bwdBBxYbBdHg_3d_3d or see the link below. In addition, there is a must-read article from the LA Times on the presidential candidates’ positions on the arts.  Notice the Artists Corps program proposal.  Not a new idea, but definitely an interesting one! Obama, McCain and the arts http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/arts/la-et-artscandidates24-2008oct24,0,7660935.story
 
After you VOTE (or before), stop by Franklin Park Conservatory for Bending Nature: Nature Shaped by Art. An array of artists' works have been assembled by Robert Stearns that invite interaction and contemplation. You can read more at http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=60883&type=e, and ColumbusArts Card members receive their membership discount.
 
After election season is over and the hanging chads have settled, join the Cultural Arts Center for its 30th Anniversary Celebration Friday, November 14 (invitation below). Space is limited so be sure to RSVP by calling 614/645-7500 or go to http://culturalartscenteronline.org/. Remember ColumbusArts Card members are eligible for a discount in the Cultural Arts Center's Gift Gallery.
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