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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
Lol. I also often find that "artist" was often a nice way for someone to say that they are unemployed. If I didn't have any self respect, I am sure I could sit around, not work, and play music or draw.
I do think we should support the arts by supporting venues where art can be displayed, and by increasing access to media for artists. But I agree that all too often, people use "art" as an excuse for not contributing to society in the meantime while they are trying to "make it".
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well said. In my experince the "artists" sitting there with their hand out aren't the ones worth of the support. The dedicated artists are the ones working jobs on the side to make money to further their career as a artist. I worked with one guy who was busting his butt so he could pay to record another record. Never heard him once complain about lack of financial support by the government, sadly those are probably the ones who deserve it most.