An artist’s livelihood depends upon the skilful display of their talents and mastery of the creative
arts
, but they often struggle to make a modest living from it.
This
has invited discussion about whether or not
artists
should receive financial aid from the
government
, which would enable them to keep performing their art. Personally, I am of the opinion that the authorities ought to directly fund the artisans to allow them to pursue their craft voluntarily and I will state the reasons why it would be greatly beneficial.
Firstly
, creative
arts
are the prime source of income for most
artists
. Throughout history, many luminaries,
such
as Vincent Van Gogh and John Keats, have been in dire straits financially, which culminated in tragically short creative lives. Had the
government
provided pecuniary aid, the world would have been blessed with more of its creative masterpieces. A notable example in
this
regard is Satyajit Ray, whose magnum opus, Panther Panchali, would probably never have seen the light of day had the
government
not stepped in and provided him with the funds he needed to complete his cinematic masterpiece.
Secondly
,
artists
are the torchbearers when it comes to preserving a country or a region’s cultural heritage and traditions. By aiding
artists
financially, the
government
would
also
be helping to preserve the cultural legacy and historical customs, which maintain the cultural identity of any place.
Lastly
, by funding
artists
, the
government
would help create jobs and encourage other people to pursue art as their vocation.
This
would bring communities together by involving them in preserving the
arts
, nurturing their cultural consciousness, and continuing to capture the zeitgeist for years to come.
However
, in opposition to the aforementioned views,
government
funding of the
arts
could be better utilised to strengthen the infrastructure of the country by investing in sectors
such
as healthcare, education, or social services.
Furthermore
, there are many non-profit organisations which work to provide funding to artisans and showcase their works which, some opine, reduces the necessity of
government
involvement.
In conclusion, the
government
ought to support creative pursuits by offering financial assistance to
artists
, which would enable them to stop worrying about sustenance and continue creating works of cultural significance. One can only hope that
this
strategy is adopted by governments across the world, which would enthuse more people to go into the
arts
and establish themselves as
artists
.