Art has been my go-to world to get through all life hurdles and shocks. Art comes in a vast variety of forms, too, so the ideas and art-portunities are limitless.The cost of one therapist session sure would buy a lot of art supplies!
Since childhood, I watched my mom, the art teacher, worry about her job getting cut from the school budget. So, my unwavering support of the arts started young.
I had a job performing in Portugal decades ago and was surprised how the government there paid the artists and kept the arts alive.
And guess how children who survived the horror in Sandy Hook are working through their healing process? Art is important...vital for expression.
I overheard a student mention in an art class I took.... that she teaches art to kids, but it was decided by the staff that hired her that art is not that important to life skills, so she did it, unpaid!!!! Have you ever put together a class or workshop? And then taught it? That is a ton of hard work and preparation! What does that tell a workshop instructor to not be paid for all her hard work?
Humble and powerful, it's my hugest wish to see the arts honored as a vital part of our education and awareness....
Even if a living can't be made from our passion, there has to be room in a day to express it and allow it to evolve. Living our passion doesn't mean we have to make our primary income from it. Sometimes that is an uphill battle. But, still we can fit it in our day just to keep it alive.
So, even if your passion is not honored as important to some....there is something sacred in choosing to live yours....
2 comments:
right on! tell the politicians. Get the Federal Government to include the military budget in the budget, instead of leaving it out like it's mad money. Then the people can see what $ we're wasting on all that. art is worthwhile. it heals, we need it more than we need weapons of mass destruction.
I love this comment!!! You are so right about art being healing and important!
When an artist is upset with the world, they create their own world. Any emotion/feelings/reactions an artist may have can be celebrated in a piece.
I've never understood why art has been discounted as a luxury when it's that important to health and inner peace. It sure has kept me sane through some horrific times!
Thank you for your great comment!
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