I was perusing the current Chicago Artists' Coalition (CAC) Artists' News - February and came across a mention of Sharkforum.org in their Art News section by Shag.
Shag wrote about Wesley Kimler's statement on Paul Klein's Artletter.com claiming "part of the problem with Klein was his 'democratic' approach, inviting 'the CAC bunch to the party...thus creating for yourself a multi-headed hydra of egalitarian beige mush.'" After a funny retort of "Well! I never!", Shag brought up a good question: "Why has the CAC, to at least some people, become a synonym for lameness?"
My own experience with the CAC was participating in one of their "Chicago Art Open" Shows. A lot, and I mean a lot, of the work felt like "2nd rate street fair stuff." Over the years I have seen a few more of CAC shows and it was more of the same.
So besides Shag's question my question would be: "Who is the CAC really trying to help?"
i feel that the biggest problem with the CAF concept (is it anything more than a concept yet? i stopped following it) is its potential to become a CAC event, but with its own building. while its great to think that this all inclusive sort of model boosts the morale of more than one struggling artist, it does more harm than good.
I was being nice.
How do you pronounce CAC?