Talk:List of artists

Proposed guideline for contemporary artists

For the purposes of being able to maintain an unbiased list, I propose that we limit it to individuals who could conceivably have a separate article written about themselves. Though I don't want to create hard and fast rules, I put forth the following guidelines for consideration and discussion:

• Contemporary artists be included only if they meet the spirit of the following qualifications:

• Born in the area, or long-time residents who identify the area as home (not 1-semester visiting professors)
• At least one solo exhibition in an established gallery, or multiple national/international recognitions
• At least two print references to their art career

(Now excuse me while I go reconsider Yaacov Agam) --Dystopos 13:11, 9 April 2008 (PDT)

• The argument can be made for Agam in the fact that several of his works are on display around town. --Wheresdib 14:51, 9 April 2008 (PDT)

• Yeah, I kind of like the Agam article as a cross-reference to the stuff that's in the city. But he's not a "Birmingham artist" - so maybe the article-space is more flexible than the list. (Another example would be LaDonna Smith who has dabbled in the visual arts but is clearly most known as a musician). --Dystopos 15:32, 9 April 2008 (PDT)