"Michael Killoren, the director of the Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs from 2002-10 and now at the National Endowment for the Arts, has some thoughts on how Tschernisch pulled it off. The two men worked closely when Tschernisch was on the Seattle Arts Commission (2001-02 and 2004-08).
"First and foremost, Sergei is an artist," Killoren said in a recent email. "His work personifies the heart, soul and joy of an artist, and that is the secret of his success. Besides being smart and savvy, he also happens to be a totally lovable guy with his feet on the ground. His fantastic sense of humor, contagious laugh, and impeccable timing makes everyone feel at ease. And the word 'no' just isn't in his vocabulary. What's not to like?"
Thank you, Sergei.
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