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THE ARTS:
Some of the professions whose practitioners are
frequently pressured to work for free are found
in the arts. Try asking your doctor, lawyer, or
contractor to perform their services for the
"exposure" -- or better yet, ask them to pay YOU,
while you benefit from their expertise. Yet
musicians, artists, writers, poets, authors,
photographers, models, designers, actors,
dancers, etc., are routinely expected to donate
their talents and skills, at times having to
expend their own resources while others are
making money.
Pictured: Trombone Shorty
Photo courtesy of Greg Hild
To add insult to injury, artists are often exploited Photographed for ION Indie Magazine
by predators that lurk in the shadows -- with their
slick smiles and empty promises -- who feed off
the artists’ souls, passions, and dreams. Many in
the arts get discouraged and give up out of sheer
frustration from not being able to make a living
from their craft.
Creativity is powerful. It endures and leaves
a legacy. It is a catalyst for change, provokes
thought, and can heal a broken spirit. Some
of the greatest moments in history revolve
around music, film, books, theater, a
painting, dance, or a photo.
Encourage, inspire, support the arts! The
future will thank you for it!
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