NODhouse Manifesto (2009)
Through this manifesto, I pledge
to reject as inevitable the reality of long-standing divides between black and white citizens in my city,
to reject as inevitable the reality of long-standing divides between rich and poor citizens in my city,
to use the unique opportunities created through the arts to challenge the barrier separating the areas to the north and south of Delmar Avenue,
to ask my fellow artists what their plans are for expanding the Grand Avenue Arts District north of Delmar,
to promote the expansion of the arts district across Delmar Avenue,
to install my art north of Delmar Avenue,
to invite all of St. Louis to experience art north of Delmar Avenue,
to share the process of coming together in dialogue and relationship to create positive change in my city,
to act on my belief that art can (and should) change the world and, lastly,
to proudly own the idealism expressed through this manifesto.
