PETITION
to the
City of Mobile
We the undersigned do hereby petition the City of Mobile to honor one of its native sons, Clarence David McCann Jr., an artist and educator who worked tirelessly in our fair city to promote the arts and improve the quality of life in our community. As a teacher at Spring Hill College and the University of South Alabama, David McCann inspired and mentored more than one generation of artists whose creative spirit continues to enrich the cultural life of the region. As a founding member and first President of the Contemporary Artists Consortium of Mobile (CACOM), David brought artists together to provide the support and comradery necessary to flourish. As Curator and Acting Director of the Fine Arts Museum of the South for almost 20 years, David conceived and brought to that venerable institution a number of exhibits of renowned artists, photographers, sculptors, and craftsmen. Working for the City of Mobile, Special Programs Department, he helped conceive and promote a number of new events, such as First Night Mobile, and others.
In order to best honor this exceptional ambassador for the arts, we the undersigned, petition the City of Mobile to issue a proclamation stating that the creative force of nature known as Clarence David McCann Jr., is hereby deserving of a spot in our historic Church Street Graveyard in the area designated for our most beloved artists , writers, and poets for his significant contributions to the artistic life of Mobile.
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December 11, 2014
The momentum behind this effort proves just how much David McCann meant to this city. Post the petition link on your Facebook page today and email your city council representative to demand they acknowledge his legacy.
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anyone in the arts should be regonized, ther are many great poets, writers, artist out there its a very hard business to get into and make a living, its alot of hard work and determination. for all the ones that are still trying to break through dont give up, you are not only an artist you are an educator and may be the next noticed one! Beautiful & very important to have these great teachers of all kinds of art reconized
Somehow in my comments arts were turned into rays which is also ok, but not what I meant.
8420 4th Ave N
He was my college professor and friend.
I can't think of anyone more deserving.
Dave was a very gifted artist and mentor.
Such a sweet soul
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PETITION
to the
City of Mobile
We the undersigned do hereby petition the City of Mobile to honor one of its native sons, Clarence David McCann Jr., an artist and educator who worked tirelessly in our fair city to promote the arts and improve the quality of life in our community. As a teacher at Spring Hill College and the University of South Alabama, David McCann inspired and mentored more than one generation of artists whose creative spirit continues to enrich the cultural life of the region. As a founding member and first President of the Contemporary Artists Consortium of Mobile (CACOM), David brought artists together to provide the support and comradery necessary to flourish. As Curator and Acting Director of the Fine Arts Museum of the South for almost 20 years, David conceived and brought to that venerable institution a number of exhibits of renowned artists, photographers, sculptors, and craftsmen. Working for the City of Mobile, Special Programs Department, he helped conceive and promote a number of new events, such as First Night Mobile, and others.
In order to best honor this exceptional ambassador for the arts, we the undersigned, petition the City of Mobile to issue a proclamation stating that the creative force of nature known as Clarence David McCann Jr., is hereby deserving of a spot in our historic Church Street Graveyard in the area designated for our most beloved artists , writers, and poets for his significant contributions to the artistic life of Mobile.
Updates
December 11, 2014
The momentum behind this effort proves just how much David McCann meant to this city. Post the petition link on your Facebook page today and email your city council representative to demand they acknowledge his legacy.
12 Comments
David certainly deserves a place among the artists who've made a significant and lasting impact on our community.
anyone in the arts should be regonized, ther are many great poets, writers, artist out there its a very hard business to get into and make a living, its alot of hard work and determination. for all the ones that are still trying to break through dont give up, you are not only an artist you are an educator and may be the next noticed one! Beautiful & very important to have these great teachers of all kinds of art reconized
Somehow in my comments arts were turned into rays which is also ok, but not what I meant.
8420 4th Ave N
He was my college professor and friend.
I can't think of anyone more deserving.
Dave was a very gifted artist and mentor.
Such a sweet soul
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David certainly deserves a place among the artists who've made a significant and lasting impact on our community.