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Robert Floyd:
>If we can take a lesson from history, perhaps it's time to return to the
>era of patronage. Until the 19th Century (more or less), many composers
>were supported by royal patronage. While I don't believe we'll see the
>NEA, or any other government body, acting in that role, why not look to
>the true sources of power and influence in this country: the corporations?
Well, unfortunately, this has already happened. Corporations have been
giving money to arts organizations for years, and the arts are still in
precarious shape. I have no idea what the answer is, but I suspect that
someone other than a few weirdos are going to have to want serious art
to the point where they're willing to pay for it.
Steve Schwartz
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