Dear editors,
Your constant coverage of local artist Scott Seekins is out of control. There is mention of him (and usually a photo) in almost every issue To a newcomer to downtown, it might seem as if there is only one artist working and living downtown.Guess what? There are others. My husband, for example, has a studio in our loft space at Harmony Lofts (280 2nd Ave N). Other downtown artists may not dress in strange outfits, but the last time I checked, being an artist had nothing to do with one’s attire. No offense to Mr. Seekins (who, by all accounts is a very nice person), but geez, is he paying you or something? I’m sure he is thrilled with the constant coverage he gets, but really, the downtown area is home to many creative people, and I challenge you to branch out and find artists to cover besides Mr. Seekins. Of course, this would mean the end to our spot Scott Seekins in Downtown Journal drinking game, but believe me, it’s become tiresome.
Your constant coverage of local artist Scott Seekins is out of control. There is mention of him (and usually a photo) in almost every issue To a newcomer to downtown, it might seem as if there is only one artist working and living downtown.Guess what? There are others. My husband, for example, has a studio in our loft space at Harmony Lofts (280 2nd Ave N). Other downtown artists may not dress in strange outfits, but the last time I checked, being an artist had nothing to do with one’s attire. No offense to Mr. Seekins (who, by all accounts is a very nice person), but geez, is he paying you or something? I’m sure he is thrilled with the constant coverage he gets, but really, the downtown area is home to many creative people, and I challenge you to branch out and find artists to cover besides Mr. Seekins. Of course, this would mean the end to our spot Scott Seekins in Downtown Journal drinking game, but believe me, it’s become tiresome.
— letter to the editors of the Downtown Journal
