Why do artists need support?

Local artists add more than just pretty pictures to your community so it’s important to continue supporting them. Many artists have a true passion for making their own communities a better place to live through their artwork. Not supporting their efforts can hurt their attempts to make things better for your own life.

What is art TED talk?

Art invites viewers into perspectives and ways of life different from their own — and with that, helps foster a sense of empathy required for democracy. Learn about the creative avenues art takes in giving power to the people.

What are the topics in arts?

Fine Art & Design Topics

• Abstract Expressionism.
• Ai Wei Wei.
• Animation.
• Anime / Manga.
• Art as protest.
• Art glass.
• Arts & Crafts movement.
• Bauhaus.

Why do artists struggle to make a living?

The arts bring meaning to our lives and spirit to our culture — so why do we expect artists to struggle to make a living? Hadi Eldebek is working to create a society where artists are valued through an online platform that matches artists with grants and funding opportunities — so they can focus on their craft instead of their side hustle.

Are artists Rich or poor?

Artists are often poor in terms of finances, and yet wealthy in other ways. In the first place, real Artists are God born and usually have a propensity to make Art and are basically too preoccupied with the creative process to be concerned with making money.

How can we create a society where artists are valued?

Hadi Eldebek is working to create a society where artists are valued through an online platform that matches artists with grants and funding opportunities — so they can focus on their craft instead of their side hustle. This talk was presented at an official TED conference, and was featured by our editors on the home page.

What would happen if all artists only pursued artistic outputs?

If all artists only pursued artistic outputs it might cause problems. They mostly need day jobs as well. The problems are also caused by the art market, being that people only purchase works they already know to be worth something monetarily (this with some degree of value certainty) as opposed to just liking something for its looks.