Trans Art Project Participant: Venus DeMars

I'm thrilled to share that three Trans women have already agreed to be a part of my art project. One of them is Minnesota rocker/artist Venus DeMars. Venus is a fixture of the Twin Cities music scene but currently finds herself in a entirely different spotlight. While DeMars makes her living solely off her craft and considers herself a professional artist, the Minnesota Department of Revenue has launched an audit against her, deeming her a "hobbyist". Reasons listed for this ruling included the claim that DeMars takes too much pleasure from her work and that she does not try hard enough to make a profit from it. If the audit is successful, it could set a precedent that could put many-an-independent-artist's career in danger.

I very much look forward to conversations with Venus about her transition, artistry, struggles and triumphs. Stay tuned!

SAH.RIL

The sound: alternative-electro-pop-r&b-club music
Great music to paint by.

Written, performed, produced, recorded, designed, and distributed entirely by SAH.
All organic. No samples.

Free 7-song EP Download here:
http://sahboog.wordpress.com/2009.../free-your-art-and-your-ass-well/

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