One of the more interesting art events this spring is bound to be an exhibition in Madison called Art in Protest, scheduled for March 29-31, which will display works in various media “inspired” by (if that is the right word) Governor Scott Walker’s policies in Wisconsin.
While not rallying in the streets to shout their displeasure over the show, Wisconsin Republicans are, nonetheless, not amused. They may not know art but they know what they don’t like
Reports the Cap Times in Madison:
[W]hen Rep. Steve Nass, R-Town of La Grange, got wind of the event — which was being sponsored by UW-Extension’s School for Workers — his office strongly suggested it be called off. “It’s an arts festival designed to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Wisconsin uprising,” says Nass spokesman Mike Mikalsen. “Well, maybe here in Madison that’s a great thing. But there are lots of Republicans and conservatives around the state who are still very angry about that whole thing. We just suggested that now, with all the tensions that still exist, this may not be the appropriate time for this arts festival.”
So, try again when Republicans are less…tense? Mr. Mikalsen met with organizers from the UW-Extension’s School for Workers who announced yesterday that the show is off.
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