Can Creativity Flourish in Richmond's Economic Downturn?

Recently on Buttermilk & Molasses, a wonderful thought appeared about how creativity has flourished over the years during times of economic downturns.

http://floricane.typepad.com/buttermilk/2009/01/the-creative-upside-of-the-financial-downside.html

Well, we're are in that state now (unfortunately), but maybe it'll be a call to action for us all to get off the couch to make our community that much better. A New Year's Resolution to become more creative? I've tried that and it doesn't always work. What instead? A change in mindset. For one, that you don't have to be "creative" to take part in and support the arts. And two, that those involved in the creative community come together and take the lead in making Richmond a destination for culture. It's already here, we just ALL have to recognize it.

A historic Plan for supporting and promoting the Region's arts and cultural community is currently in the works, and attending one of the upcoming community meetings (ala Downtown Master Planning charette style). Come one and come all!