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Should Art Be Publicly Funded?

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Public funding for art sparks debate. Supporters argue it enriches society, fosters creativity, and provides opportunities for artists. Critics claim it's not a government's role and funds could be better used elsewhere. The discussion helps us understand art's societal value.

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Yabusame
Posted 4 years ago. Direct link to Yabusame's post “At 1:29, who is the only ...”
At
1:29
, who is the only woman who appears in the right side of the photograph depicting Lyndon B. Johnson's speech?
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Beau Regan
Posted a month ago. Direct link to Beau Regan's post “What is the NEH and the N...”
What is the NEH and the NEA?
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- David Alexander
  Posted a month ago. Direct link to David Alexander's post “These are the National En...”
  These are the National Endowment for Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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rdeyke
Posted 2 years ago. Direct link to rdeyke's post “Wouldn't crowdfunding be ...”
Wouldn't crowdfunding be a viable alternative to government funding and funding by rich patrons?
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- David Alexander
  Posted 2 years ago. Direct link to David Alexander's post “Yes, it is an alternative...”
  Yes, it is an alternative funding source. Croudfunding offers the possibility of "not-rich" patrons.
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