The LA Times is baring some disappointing news for those of us hoping to see our fair metropolis become a serious player in the art world. It seems that MOCA has been lagging in their fundraising and as a consequence have had to dip into some accounts reserved for specific purposes other than rent and payroll (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-moca19-2008nov19,0,2100731.story).The museum that arrived in our city of dreams with such promise is now in the market for a sugar daddy just like so many other aging starlets. Too many sad stereotypes about our community that relate to art pop up in our rumouring- not enough collectors or patrons in our town that care to support local endeavors, insurmountable disconnects with cultural venues and minority populations, an inpenetrable atmosphere of apathy towards the fine arts, etc...
The Times article mentions that MOCA is looking for more funding but today's economy quickly rules out the government so until some patron alights from the smoggy firmament expect some pleas directed at the membership. Even though the big M is my favorite big art box in town, I know my measly membership level won't do more than buy them a few more plastic swizzle sticks for their next gala opening.
Maybe some corporate partnership might be in the works. How about MOCA/Disney or Disney's Artlandia?
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