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Parent page: Groups that Support Artists
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Art is an important part of human existence. It provides entertainment, education, and solace at a time of need. It is through art that people can understand what is going on in society. The sad reality is that despite the many benefits of art, artists from all over the world still struggle to get support. If you are an organization, whether big or small, you should consider supporting artists so that they can continue producing art. Some of the ways organizations can support artists include the following.
Making Donations
Organizations can consider making a donation to a group of artists. This can be in the form of direct monetary transfers to their accounts so that they can use it to fulfill some of their needs, such as buying the supplies they need or hosting a show depending on the kind of art they engage in. They can also donate in kind, for instance, organizations with items like computers that they no longer use can give it to an artist or a group of artists. Such donations go a long way in ensuring the artists continue producing art pieces.
Attending Events
Most of the time, artists will host events such as festivals to showcase their work. People in theatre might host a play, and those who are doing fine art could have an exhibition or gallery. Organizations can support such initiatives by attending them. It means a lot for artists to see that there are people who are willing to take their time to watch and experience the pieces that they have produced.
Hiring them
Artists can benefit from getting hired to perform during corporate events, or in functions that organizations have planned. For instance, if you are having an end of year party, instead of playing old records from a flash drive, why not hire a live band to entertain the guests? Such small acts of support help in building artists’ morale.