Secretary of the Arts in Washington?

By Lizz Kannenberg in Arts & Entertainment on Jan 13, 2009 8:00PM

No taxation without representation! Citing a quote from legendary writer, producer and crusader for artists' rights Quincy Jones, an enterprising New York-based jazz composer named Jaime Austria has begun distributing a petition designed to encourage the Obama administration to name a Secretary of the Arts. If you agree that America's creative types should have an organized voice in the White House, take a moment to sign the petition.

Who do you think would make a good First Artsy Fartsy?