http://www.indy.com/posts/3941 en-us Ben Neff Thanks for the insight. There has actually been quite a bit of discussion regarding arts in Indy on the site. Here are a few of the posts where the topic has been brought up: Will the new mayor care about the Arts? A word of advice for the local arts community Predictions for Indy's Future There are a huge number of things needed to help keep the city afloat, but maintaining rich culture through the arts and music is definitely one of them. I'm pretty confident that a decrease in things to do besides going to the bars and sports games would increase the "brain drain." That said, there is a lot I agree with in Matt's A word of advice for the local arts community article, including: As long as we keep talking like the arts community deserves special treatment, the more we're going to come off like sanctimonious, self-righteous snobs. The sad fact is, Indianapolis can survive without us. So instead of whining, it would behoove us to start quietly engaging in the kind of grass-roots work that makes the best of us great in the first place. Indianapolis musicians and artists most likely don't need the mayor to keep doing what they're doing. They need creative ideas and support from fellow Naptowners like you and me. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:05:43 -0500 http://www.indy.com/posts/3941#comment_11710 http://www.indy.com/posts/3941#comment_11710