ARISE, PEOPLE !
As an artist who is also an American, I feel a tremendous new energy and inspiration today. I also marvel at the enormous collision of values and unexpected twists and turns that become evident when one is a citizen of the world. I stagger at today's unveiling of the fact that my country has no plan for covid vaccine distribution.....yet another lie...The collision of values seems to almost overwhelm the straightforward and simple needs of all people everywhere. This all reminds me so much of the late '60's when, for example, I proudly defended my country and helped fight a war against which I protested....when women and minorities and homosexuals and radical thinkers were often treated as criminals....when the very definitions of God, human, love were debated everywhere.
But enough philosophy.....if you want more, watch our movie 1969 when it is released later this year. For right now, World Oceans Arts has work to do, and a tremendous opportunity to include many new people, new projects, new dreams in that work. We are crossing landmark milestones and we are launching what is essentially a new, bigger and better company. WOA is now fully international...we welcome many new artists and audiences around the world. We now have active projects in every field that is traditionally considered to be the arts. All of this is happening because of the dreams, hard work and ideas of many dozens of people. In another blog we will name and praise all of them; you can also find them in the credits of all our projects.
This is a call to action for every person who loves the arts. If you believe, as I do, that the arts have always been and will always be one of the best tools for bringing people together and for celebrating life, then there is a place for you in what we do -- on camera or onstage, or backstage or behind the camera, or in a front row seat or a studio or online. This is an opportunity for you to express yourself, to hatch your dream, to share in ours, to talk to the world.
The inspiration for this huge move forward comes from many, many sources. I would like to recognize a few personal favorites -- new heroes who have moved me and inspired all of us; and favorite quotes from the media and from our leaders. I hope that someone or something from this list will inspire you, give you voice, and move you forward toward better things. The time is NOW...As the monumental filmmaker/historian Ken Burns said, "Last night was New Year's Eve; we just got the date wrong!"
Some of my new heroes:
Shriners Hospitals for Children damerced.org Amanda Gorman Griffin James
Officer Eugene Goodman All First Responders
Healthcare & Medical professionals/volunteers everywhere
A few recent words of wisdom to change the world:
The world is two generations learning to talk to each other
We don't deny the pain..but we do not let the pain have the last word
We must end this uncivil war..Don't tell me that it is impossible
We will make friends of our enemies
WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
We will never again sow division..merge mercy with might, might with right
The Arts can bring the world together, soothe the wounds, repair broken spirits
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Please make the new World Oceans Arts part of your world
We invite you to become part of ours
TRUTH MUTUAL RESPECT HELP EACH OTHER LOVE PEACE
---James Gibson, D.M.A., Director World Oceans Arts
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