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In a survey of attitudes toward artists in the U.S. a vast majority of Americans, 96%, said they were greatly inspired by various kinds of art and highly value art in their lives and communities. But the data suggests a strange paradox.
While Americans value art, the end product, they do not value what artists do. Only 27% of respondents believe that artists contribute “a lot” to the good of society.
Further interview data from the study reflects a strong sentiment in the cultural community that society does not value art making as legitimate work worthy of compensation. Many perceive the making of art as a frivolous or recreational pursuit.
Other insights further illuminate the depth of the paradox:
• A majority of parents think that teaching the arts is as important as reading, math, science, history, and geography.
• 95% believe that the arts are important in preparing children for the future.
• In the face of a changing global economy, economists increasingly emphasize that the United States will have to rely on innovation, ingenuity, creativity, and analysis for its competitive edge—the very skills that can be enhanced by engagement with the arts.
The American Paradox via hydeordie newleft: lifeonfiction:meltdowntown: buyhercandy: okayjokesover:somethingchanged
The reasoning should be obvious. The distribution of “excellent” art vs. everything else is highly skewed. Most art is not valuable because it’s not of high quality. So I would interpret these findings as 96% of people value high quality valuable art (it’s sort of a self-evident statement), and 73% of Americans realize most self-proclaimed “artists” will never create anything of high value.
That’s not to say we shouldn’t teach children art skills or art appreciation. I’m a musician (as a hobby) and I owe a lot to the music education and performance programs I participated in as a kid and continue with today. But to look down on the Americans who don’t value artists is like saying we should value coal because we cherish diamonds.
The American Art Parodox
Wow, this is disappointing!!
Please read this.
hmmm interesting
Probably why we all need day jobs.
^— Also intrigued. I think artists are great, but that’s a personal feeling.
what a shame. screw you capitalism. its all your fault.
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the U.S. a vast majority...Americans, 96%, said they were greatly inspired by various...
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People are dumb.
It seems to me that “art” and “arts” are just too broad of terms. I mean, I think “art” itself is all fine and dandy,...
Worth a read and a ponder, no?
This makes me a little sad.
Way to be depressing and unappreciative, America.
So true. As a student in an art school, I realize this more and more as I face stereotypes that are sometimes...
this, unfortunately, is true.
I find this really interesting, and also exceedingly frustrating—especially since my mother and many of my friends are...
this makes me ridiculously sad.
IMO the problem is that art is commonly seen/marketed as something that gets pooped out with no effort just happens,...
I think nearly the same could be said of Australia… Let’s not get started on native Australian artists either for that...
this one goes out to K.
I think this is ridiculous, but I believe it. Its like how people hate to pay taxes, but love the benefits they reap...
well that’s interesting. I for one think art in it’s various forms (film/tv, vocal performance, instrumental,...
I bet this is true in the rest of the world too. In Malaysia there’s sometimes crowing about the loss of cultural...
In a survey of attitudes toward artists in the U.S. a vast majority of Americans, 96%, said they were greatly inspired...
(click through for the original post) To be an Artist. There is no method, no list of problems or quandaries still...
i hope more than 27% of americans value me
i’m also intrigued. and we are undervalued (: hydeordie:
Very interesting.
Oh so true. Consider the typical reaction to telling someone you’re a creative writing major. People think you’re...
Ewww, Americans. K, let’s move to Scotland? And have our own little amazing cottages on the opposite ends of a village...
Rest of this article makes good points. artlistpro:
oh awesome. great. perfect. wonderful.
I concur. considering that I am an artist myself. I find it puzzling that i’m only as good as my next installment or...
Interesting, indeed. Reblogging so the girlfriend and her art-school buddies can see this.
Here’s reality.
Sounds like a nice little sound bite around the LC water cooler. I can’t believe this is how my brain is working. Other...
This is so fascinating. Oh gosh. o___o
more proof that people lack logic:
What I would like to know is what these people consider “art.” Keep in mind that the most exposure the general public...
In a survey of attitudes toward artists...the U.S. a vast majority of Americans, 96%, said...
This doesn’t surprise me very much. The general public loves the product, not the producer.
Interesting and troubling survey on feelings about art and artists.
Hmmm. I guess it’s like when you buy a toy or clothes. You don’t go “Hey, I wonder who made this.” It’s sad though,...
rstlne: the chart i was talking about the other day.
In a survey of attitudes toward artists in the U.S. a vast majority of Americans, 96%, said they were greatly inspired...
i am reminded of this regularly. urg, society. i love art school.
Well awesome, I’m screwed.
In a survey of attitudes toward artists...the U.S. a vast majority of Americans, 96%, said...
walking contradiction.
Could the paradox be solved by proper arts education? Methinks so! Classical education has always included the...
Talk about double standards :P
Very, very interesting.
Paradoksalt, amerika. At amerikanere er noe for seg selv er noe jeg for lengst har funnet ut. Men se bare her....
This is really interesting, and probably very true.
In Europe numbers might be a bit higher, but in the same proportion. I agree with the “further exploration is required.”
Because what the Americans see are products and not exaclty “Art”. They basically just see something mechanized by the...
PARADOX hydeordie:
an artist, and I feel mildly alarmed about these percentages)
What would this world be like without music and arts?
Sad but true No one will ever appreciate me!
:) Life without art is going t be quite dull
In a survey of attitudes toward artists in the U.S. a vast majority of Americans, 96%, said they were greatly inspired...
definitely disturbing.
Further exploration indeed.
Pano pa kaya sa Pilipinas…
This makes me mad.
To me, this isn’t a paradox. To this point in history, all of the art that people are looking at has already been made....
This is depressing (and, yes, I do thank you for posting it); but it’s not news to me. Most Americans have a fuzzy...
Dear god, that’s sad.
It’s an interesting complex. Also a very sad one, as an art major. I feel like so many different stigmas are applied...
Possibly it’s because when they mean the arts they mean “teach children how to draw as an enrichment activity” or they...
I thought parents discouraged pursuing the arts. That’s what mine did. And a bunch of others.
Omfg, Tomas. Because of the 100%, 96% value art, and 27% value artists. So some of the people who value art also value...
Maybe its 96% percent and 4% Dammit.
buh proofmathisbeautiful:
Wait, wtf, I don’t get it. How is it 96% and 27%? lol.
I will admit to sometimes falling into the “ffs, get a real job” mindframe, but I am conscious of the fact enough to...
somethingaboutairplanes:...• A majority of parents think that teaching the arts is as...
WOW. this is why i hate modern society. but i have hope…
littlepillbox / mariakonstantinov
Liking this isn’t enough so reblog! :)
this is really depressing
you forgot about the imaginarie numbers: or uhh negative 0= artists who value themselves and slope of non artists who...
Now that is really uninspiring. Where do all the little people think the art comes from? It would be interesting to hear...
The most depressing thing to be reminded of as an artist.
doublesteal / hydeordie: The American Paradox;
In a survey of attitudes toward artists in the U.S. a vast majority of Americans, 96%, said they were greatly inspired...
agreed. more exploration is needed. i graduated from an arts high school, and while i’m not pursuing a career in the...
This paradox probably applies in more areas than just of art. Many people believe higher education and research are very...
i’m feeling this paradox… almost everyday of my life… after two group shows & a solo show, i have yet to sell an...
Another quality post from Amber-Rae.
This is not a paradox at all. What it indicates instead is that a relatively small number of artistic works exert a...
It’s unfortunate, but it makes sense. Artists tend to be nonconformists. They tend to express themselves in ways that...
But once the artist is DEAD, more people start to give a shit. Best Example? Michael Jackson.
the U.S. a vast majority of Americans, 96%, said they were greatly inspired by various kinds
slight edit: Remove ‘Americans’...insert ‘People’
value the artist as much as the art.
hydeordie: The American Paradox
I’m sure a lot of people really enjoy the art made by Thomas Kinkade Inc judging by how successful the store at the mall...
I think it all comes down to value. That 96% that appreciates art, probably limits that appreciation to art that has a...
The American Paradox: ”In a survey of attitudes toward artists...the U.S. a vast...
”There’s no good artist like a dead artist” ~ a quote from an astute curator emeritus of 19th/20th century American art.
The American Paradox
The American Paradox
____________________________________________________ earlyfrost: notational:snowce:art-it:hydeordie: The American...
This is troubling yet interesting.
In a survey of attitudes toward artists...the U.S. a vast majority of Americans, 96%, said...
Just a severe reminder of why I am underpaid!!