Maren has a lot of experience as you can see from her LinkedIn and it varies in a lot of different ways. She also has experience in musical performance. As a visual artist, I will tell you, that musicians and singers have a lot in common with visual artists because our creative process works very similarly.
My only concern about the arts coordinator position has always been the same, I think this is just a way to control the public art in our community and turn it into a corporatist model like our park’s system and sponsorships.
We have already seen this when a private donor, Mr. Lime Green Lambo, gave money to paint a mural on the bunker ramp.
I will say it again, when the public funds public art, that process should be open, if it is not, it is no different then propaganda.
I think Maren is an excellent choice, unfortunately she will probably realize quickly that the lack of leadership at city hall will hamper her advancement, and she will be gone, like MOST of Poops directors and management.
I will give her one tidbit of advice. When you see the ship sinking, LEAVE, don’t try to fix it. You can’t.