- Artists are self employed, self sufficient members of the work force who have created their own jobs, which means they are not a drain to the economy in any way, and they are among the few people/companies who are actually creating jobs right now. By supporting artists, you are creating job security for yourself.
- Art is green! Think about all of the junk we buy and resell or throw away after never using it. Art is made to last generations. Art is a friend to the environment. Art is truly an heirloom that can be passed on. Art is one of the only things that you can reasonably afford now, but that will last and be appreciated for generations to come.
- Art is an investment. How many things did you buy last year that are actually worth more this year? Zero? That's what I thought! Art can actually appreciate in value faster than most any other investment, and how many investments do you have that are pretty?
- Artists are actual people who spend the money you give them right back in the economies they live within. Where does the money you give Walmart or Amazon go? Walmart employees can't even afford to shop there, so it's not going to their employees. They buy everything from economies that are far far away. They find tax loop holes, so the local cities and states they operate out of don't get the money. Even the "good" corporations are sitting on their cash right now, continuing to break the economy - Apple has 81 billion in cash on hand. That's not helping anyone.
- Art not only stimulates the economy, it stimulates the mind. As an artist, I am also an avid art collector. Every piece I have stimulates me in a different way. Some art initiates an introspective response, some art brings thoughts of social awareness, and some art is so serene, it takes you away to an amazing place.
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