District delays insurance for Art Department

The future artists of the art department now live with high concerns and fear for their artwork on display until further insurance issues are resolved.

During an exhibition back in August, Louis Kosover, an artist, had one of his art pieces destroyed that he personally valued at $10,000.

The artist came to find out that after 30 years, the art department has no insurance on any artwork that was displayed throughout SCC.

Kosover's piece took over three months to create and only one evening to be destroyed. The unknown destroyer slit the canvas with a finely drawn line for reasons unknown, or maybe it was just an accident but whatever the reason may be, the artwork will never be able to be replaced or paid for.

If the unknown destroyer tried to pass it off as an accident, they certainly don't understand the composition of a canvas. Once a canvas is hit, it acquires an indent in that location; the canvas would not have had the slit that appeared through Kosover's artwork.

I have always been the one to say that, everything happens for a reason. I am now pondering this same guideline in light of this unfortunate event. However, I can't find what pros could be related to destroying someone's artwork. I want to say I am surprised at how this heartless craftsman acted, but I'm not.

Back in January, the art department displayed a faculty art show in attempts of fundraising for insurance. On display was artwork cut up by the artists in light of Kosover.

Recently on display was a "mock" art exhibit of sculptures made of Play-Doh, all valued over $100.

The District's risk management is currently dragging their feet with the request from the art department, which asked for insurance to be provided on all artwork. If turned down, lack of funding might be the reason. Where is the line drawn on what is insured and what isn't within a school?? I am surprised at how SCC can have insurance for computers on the campus, and even books in the library but not artwork on display.

The displaying of artwork is a way for people to get involved and also apply to the everyday learning of our students. If I was an artist and the insurance was not passed I certainly would not have another piece on display, for fear of my hard work being destroyed.

Don't fret future art students, the next heartless craftsman won't have to worry about looking good for the cameras because the art department does not have any.