In this episode, we team up with Dr. Matt Miller (Matt was on episode 34) to continue our conversation about The Rolling Rood Screen (for context, listen to episode 70, More < 1). We were very excited to learn about a similar project he began some years ago called The Center for Needless Splendor… Because our projects have a similar spirit and angst, we knew it would be fitting to seek his collaboration. We hope you enjoy this rich and thoughtful conversation with Matt. His website is https://matt-miller.org/.
About Dr. Matt Miller
Submissions for The Rolling Rood Screen
By the end of the episode, you will learn how to help us with the inaugural edition of The Rolling Rood Screen. Your first assignment is to send us your manifestos. We are not talking about an ‘artist statement,’ but a full-blooded barbaric yawp. So channel your inner-Ted Kaczynski, strap your heart to your sleeve, and load a fresh sheet of paper into your typewriter. Tell the world…
What do you believe? What do you stand for? What is your vision? A manifesto is a public declaration of your dream for this world. It is putting your stake in the ground. But just don’t give us your core values, also include an action plan. Inspire us to seek the promised land that you map out for us.
Let your manifesto be a witness to what God is doing.
To make this happen, here are some guidelines:
* Here’s an example:
* There’s no word count. Manifestos need to be a little unhinged, written at a fever pitch!
* We accept only physical copies. Handwritten, type-written, printed on a Hewlett-Packard, as long as it does not arrive on an electronic screen.
* Mail the physical copies to: Rolling Rood ScreenPO Box 8Umbarger, TX 79091
* We’re assembling a newsprint compendium of manifestos, an omnibus of screeds, an atlas of your artistic topographies! Since we are going to print these out, feel free to throw in a little cash to cover some of the the editing, printing, material, and shipping costs. Nothing that would break the bank though if a letter-carrier lifted your harangue. To keep this as sketchy as possible, we accept CASH or nothing. All accepted contributors will receive a free copy.
* Please include your name and a brief bio (of yourself, preferably).
* Include your mailing address, so we can send you our first issue.
* Include your email address (just for kicks and giggles).
* The only limits are Seth’s tolerance and the cost of printing.
Most importantly, our goal is to bring together as many artists (poets, farmers, musicians, etc.) as possible in order to reach just one person. That’s how we rolling rood screen.
