How do we get better artists? Show them they are appreciated.

These artists didn't live in a vacuum. There was a lot more exchange between artists and institutions than we tend to believe.

The world is proof that God is a committee

I would have liked to see her include more of the local artists in events. It would have helped us get recognized and would have helped attendance at the museum. To me, it just didn't seem that the museum ever reached out to us. I would like the new director to invite all the local artists (to the museum) and get their ideas or suggestions. At least consider us.

People will enjoy the newer and younger artists. The last couple of years we got into a little bit of a rut featuring the same artists. There is a lot of talent out there.

Her wit, comic timing, and her relationship with the artists bring a dynamic to the awards that I think is unprecedented in our industry.