Some people think that governments should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that creative artists should be funded by alternative sources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
It is true that some
artists
are addicted to their creative products and need financial support
to fulfil them, such
as music and paintings. While some people believe that artists
should seek support
from companies, related organizations or individuals, I argue that governments should allocate some budgets to their daily activities and art creation.
It is logical that those who participate in art fields have some opportunities to cooperate with businessmen and thus
earn support
from a financial aspect. For example
, painters can design posters, slogans and special styles for advertisements and musicians can customize theme songs for certain activities like World Cup. Both of these manners can attain financial support
. Besides
, working with people from different fields is more likely to inspire them and cause more creative ideas. I think that is
the primary reason why artists
like positive attempts at novel things and goods. Therefore
, looking to social organizations for financial support
is a great strategy for artists
.
On the other hand
, I can understand the arguments against government funding for art. The main reason for this
view is that governments have more important concerns. For example
, state budgets need to be spent on education, healthcare, infrastructure and security, among other areas. These public services are vital for a country to function properly, whereas the work of creative artists
, even in public places, is a luxury. Another reason for this
opinion is that artists
do a job like any other professional, and they should therefore
earn their own money by selling their work.
In conclusion, there are good reasons why artists
should rely on alternative sources of financial support
, but in my opinion government help is sometimes necessary.Submitted by 1998v7 on
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