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Should governments provide financial support to artists-for example, painters, sculptors, musicians, or filmmakers?

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Your professor is teaching a class on sociology. Write a post responding to the professor's question. In your response, you should
· express and support your personal opinion
· make a contribution to the discussion in your own words
An effective response will contain at least 100 words. You have ten minutes to write.

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Doctor Achebe

We've been discussing government budgets and the difficult decisions governments must make regarding the use of public funds. Some services are clearly essential and must be paid for by any government. But what about public funding of the arts? Do you believe that governments should provide financial support to artists-for example, painters, sculptors, musicians, or filmmakers? Why or why not?
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Claire

I enjoy art as much as anyone does, but public funds come from taxes, and I don't think taxpayers' hard-earned money should be spent on impractical or inessential items and services. Artists should support themselves by selling their work to private individuals and companies. If they can't find enough buyers, then maybe they should change careers.
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Paul

Personally, I think art actually is essential. Lots of public spaces in my hometown just wouldn't be the same without artwork. From statues in public parks to murals painted on the walls of government buildings, my hometown really benefits from funding the artists who created these works. The public spaces are simply more enjoyable for visitors because of the artwork.
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  • In my view, the government should invest in artists, a stance that resonates with Grace's assertion that such funding can lead to artistic innovation. I'd like to further emphasize the economic benefits of government support for artists. A vibrant arts community attracts tourists, enhancing local businesses. Attractions like art galleries, music venues, and film festivals draw visitors from various regions. These tourists often spend on local amenities like restaurants, hotels, and shops, boosting the local economy.

     

    While Paul contends that artists should be self-reliant, selling their works to private collectors and businesses, he overlooks the reality that without government aid, only artists with affluent patrons or those producing commercially viable art can sustain their practice. This constraint risks diminishing the diversity and depth of artistic expression.

     

    In short, I firmly believe that artists deserve government financial support.


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