Arts and Funds

 

Some people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and that this money could be better spent elsewhere.

To what extent do you agree with this view?

Art is a representation of a culture, a group and a nation. Allotting a “reasonable” or should we say, compassionate, not massive fund for programmes related to it is considered a responsibility not only of the government but each and everyone in the society.

There are different kinds of art. There is visual, performing (spatial), written and music (auditory) art. Each one tells a story inspired by history, by our everyday experience and our dreams and aspirations for the future. Art shows how we dress, how we speak, and how we interact with each other; how a certain group views beauty, religion, their values, traditions and practices. Art speaks of how humans work to improve themselves and their way of living. Art gives us the opportunity to express ourselves and to understand others. It opens our minds, enriches our knowledge and widens our experience. In art, you can see growth and a humble look at its simplest start. Art chronicles our life, our existence and our identity as a nation and as a human being.

Given all the reasons and definitions expressed above, we can all consider that ART is a very valuable entity of our culture that we should all preserve and develop to connect people and generations. Hence, this is one of the top responsibilities of our government: Ensuring that we continue the practice of making art and pass it on to our children and our children’s children.

Maybe, it doesn’t cost much to keep art alive, but it helps if we will also keep hopeful hearts alive to continue doing art. I guess, this is where more funds would be required. If not possible, we can add some kindness to give in kind. Challenge to a strong and wise government: Count how much fund your country has and how much fund you would invest to Arts. Artists are creative and there are so many people who love Arts.  The government is not alone in supporting Arts, financially. The monetary help from them is an acknowledgement that Arts is a significant sector in this country and all over the world.

Because our leaders should not forget, that above all else, Arts can make your people Happy.