I think you're assuming that art requires a market for buying and selling. Most ...

JoeAltmaier · on March 24, 2015

Isn't that circular? We all do that, because there's no money in it. If there were, many folks would do it for a living.

cafebeen · on March 24, 2015

Not sure what you're getting at. Just pointing out that most art isn't for monetary profit, it's just people enjoying the process at home and with friends.

JoeAltmaier · on March 24, 2015

Folks HAVE to do it for fun, or not at all, because there's no money in it. Cause and effect were turned around.

cafebeen · on March 24, 2015

Just pointing out that there are a variety of motivations--community, fun, attention, money, etc.

NoMoreNicksLeft · on March 24, 2015

> I think you're assuming that art requires a market for buying and selling.

I think that if "art" is a job that keeps you from starving, it requires a market for buying and selling.

cafebeen · on March 24, 2015

Yeah, some people make art for money, but there are a lot of people who paint, dance, play music, etc. for fun.

NoMoreNicksLeft · on March 24, 2015

They won't be having much fun.

cafebeen · on March 24, 2015

Why's that?

jpindar · on March 25, 2015

Because they'll be starving and cold, if they don't have jobs that pay money.

cafebeen · on March 25, 2015

Just trying to dispel the idea that art is a "job". It can be a positive part of people's lives whether they live on basic income, were born wealthy, or work some job for money.