Art and Money

Truthout - Under US capitalism, the arts are commercialized. Artists have some access to grants from government and nonprofit institutions, but most creative people having significant talent who want to spend their full time on their art find it difficult or impossible to make a living at it. A very few artists, musicians, and other creative people become rich and famous, but the great majority have to support themselves by relying on other jobs. For example, anyone who wishes to pursue a career as a classical musician faces daunting odds, given the small number of orchestra positions that pay a living wage in the US - odds that persuade most talented, young musicians that it is not a viable career.  Read more.