Why ART is important
This time around on the cosmic wheel of Life I play the painter/artist and as I do I often find myself wondering if people have forgotten why art is vital to their lives. These days, the public does not seem to place much value on art, so I’d like to offer some reminders of why it’s important to support the arts and the artists who live in your town.
Art is a powerful form of expression for artists as well as for those who own it. Art allows people to convey or demonstrate deeply held feelings and beliefs as well as moral, ethical and political sentiments in socially acceptable ways.
Art encourages people to ask questions, to take brief moments out of their busy lives to reflect on meaningful ideas that that have often been crowded out by life’s more pressing concerns.
Art makes people think about ways life might one day be different. Art can stimulate the expression and exchange of thoughts, feelings, and ideas among total strangers who would ordinarily not talk to one another.
Children are fascinated with art. It makes them ask questions, fantasize and imagine. Art teaches children to be creative and have fun with life.
Art attracts tourism, visitors and dollars. People travel to great cities of the world to see great museums, works of art, and to spend money while doing so.
Art makes a statement. For instance, imagine an office with a bold, vibrant, over-sized painting hanging on the wall directly behind the desk, and two larger than life sculptures on either side of the desk. Anyone who sits and meets with that person seated behind that desk must contend not only with that person, but also with that art.
Art is environmentally friendly, energy-efficient and easy to maintain. It does not increase global warming, use fossil fuels, need regular tune-ups, or make any noise.
Art beautifies and personalizes environments. Art can transform businesses and private homes into personal museums.
An original work of art reflects and often enhances the personality of the individual who owns it.
An original work of art is not only visually appealing, but it also communicates the personality, abilities, creativity, inspiration, mind and sometimes the genius of the artist who created it.
People decide what locations to spend time and money at based on the types and amounts of art they expect to encounter. For example, commercial spaces such as restaurants, hotels and meeting places can be more or less interesting and attractive to consumers depending on the art they display (or lack of it).
Art attracts attention. It can generate publicity, stimulate public opinion and draw attention to a cause, location, idea or service.
Art helps nourish the integrity and status of individualism in a highly traditional society. Artists and those who own art are aware that the work of art arises from a unique temperament, because the artist is who he or she is, and value that distinction.
Across the country and around the world, artists move into troubled or blighted neighborhoods and revitalize them with their artistry. Property values increase, new businesses move in and the overall quality of life improves immeasurably. Sooner or later the public discovers what wonderful places these neighborhoods have become. In some cases people travel thousands of miles to visit them, vacation there and buy art.
Art makes people proud to live work and play where they do. They point to their museums, public monuments and cultural institutions with pride.
As you can see, owning fine Art has many benefits. Art can alter perceptions, attitudes, moods and even lives. Art has the muscle to eliminate ugliness and enhance the ordinary.
Never underestimate the power of art to make life better.
Art is a powerful form of expression for artists as well as for those who own it. Art allows people to convey or demonstrate deeply held feelings and beliefs as well as moral, ethical and political sentiments in socially acceptable ways.
Art encourages people to ask questions, to take brief moments out of their busy lives to reflect on meaningful ideas that that have often been crowded out by life’s more pressing concerns.
Art makes people think about ways life might one day be different. Art can stimulate the expression and exchange of thoughts, feelings, and ideas among total strangers who would ordinarily not talk to one another.
Children are fascinated with art. It makes them ask questions, fantasize and imagine. Art teaches children to be creative and have fun with life.
Art attracts tourism, visitors and dollars. People travel to great cities of the world to see great museums, works of art, and to spend money while doing so.
Art makes a statement. For instance, imagine an office with a bold, vibrant, over-sized painting hanging on the wall directly behind the desk, and two larger than life sculptures on either side of the desk. Anyone who sits and meets with that person seated behind that desk must contend not only with that person, but also with that art.
Art is environmentally friendly, energy-efficient and easy to maintain. It does not increase global warming, use fossil fuels, need regular tune-ups, or make any noise.
Art beautifies and personalizes environments. Art can transform businesses and private homes into personal museums.
An original work of art reflects and often enhances the personality of the individual who owns it.
An original work of art is not only visually appealing, but it also communicates the personality, abilities, creativity, inspiration, mind and sometimes the genius of the artist who created it.
People decide what locations to spend time and money at based on the types and amounts of art they expect to encounter. For example, commercial spaces such as restaurants, hotels and meeting places can be more or less interesting and attractive to consumers depending on the art they display (or lack of it).
Art attracts attention. It can generate publicity, stimulate public opinion and draw attention to a cause, location, idea or service.
Art helps nourish the integrity and status of individualism in a highly traditional society. Artists and those who own art are aware that the work of art arises from a unique temperament, because the artist is who he or she is, and value that distinction.
Across the country and around the world, artists move into troubled or blighted neighborhoods and revitalize them with their artistry. Property values increase, new businesses move in and the overall quality of life improves immeasurably. Sooner or later the public discovers what wonderful places these neighborhoods have become. In some cases people travel thousands of miles to visit them, vacation there and buy art.
Art makes people proud to live work and play where they do. They point to their museums, public monuments and cultural institutions with pride.
As you can see, owning fine Art has many benefits. Art can alter perceptions, attitudes, moods and even lives. Art has the muscle to eliminate ugliness and enhance the ordinary.
Never underestimate the power of art to make life better.
Comment
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Comment by Deborah Curtis on February 27, 2009 at 12:00pm -
Excellent thank you!
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Comment by Mary Fox on February 18, 2009 at 8:06pm -
Well said, Davo.
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Comment by Absoluut Qat on January 28, 2009 at 9:58pm -
Yes, very well put. All of it. With the exception of this: "These days, the public does not seem to place much value on art." But then you went on to express just how much it does mean to the public. And art seems to thrive in the worst of times as history has shown. I have a hard time seeing how it's undervalued.
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Comment by Thomas Mitchell on January 18, 2009 at 5:27pm -
Davo! Brilliant, thank you.
You're right on all points. Now, the big questions in my mind: distribution, dissemination, broadcasting, fostering understanding, utilizing art. In other words, helping art actually reach its potential for social change. You might enjoy the discussion on the Literae Forum... by all means sign up to enjoy that,
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