Where does media art fit within the arts? OR: Is New media / Game Arts / Digital Art a Fine Art, or Ain't It?

I began writing this post less than an hour after getting rejected for an arts fellowship I applied to. To avoid this being a gripe or rant I’ve captured my initial thoughts that were top of mind but then I’ve waited a couple hours before finishing writing this to make sure it’s tempered with more expansive and generous thoughts. In today’s case, like most things I apply to, the rejection email…