It’s always been hard to make it as an artist in America – and it’s becoming only harder

In a country that celebrates creativity but often forgets the creators, America’s artists are struggling to make a living. A new analysis of labor data shows that creative professionals — from painters to musicians to writers — face shrinking opportunities, unstable incomes, and a safety net that doesn’t fit the way they actually work. Other nations are rethinking how they support the arts. The question now is whether the U.S. can recognize artists not as dreamers or luxuries, but as workers deserving real support. Joanna Woronkowicz with The Conversation has the full story.

Joanna Woronkowicz

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