Photographer Bob Fink is ever so correct in his comment that the Schack does …great things for our community and artists” (“Schack delays planned art show, says images are ‘inappropriate,’” The Herald, Aug. 5)
However, Schack Arts Center’s hiring of a racial equity consultant who “says it works with governments and businesses to improve racial equity policies and practices” immediately brings forth the obvious variance in how policies for an arts council would be crafted. Works of art depict meanings often held in the eye of the beholder and must allow ample room for new and creative ideas to flow.
Having no insight, other than the blur of an interesting profile displayed on the front page of the paper, into what Fink’s photography encompasses, it is difficult to believe anything is controversial enough to put his show off for a year. The underlying debate is universal and forever ongoing.
Everett waited a long time to establish special cultural spots, and this feels quite unfortunate but perhaps a learning moment. I am confident the board and officers of the Schack have long debated what to do with this situation. I for one wish the presentation had gone forward.
Lastly, surely my father was not the only of Everett’s young men who served in New Guinea during World War II. He was a pilot and sent home a few black and white 3×5 photographs of some of the people. What a pleasure it would be to see what Fink has put together.
Tanis Marsh
Everett
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