The article "Miami-Dade cultural groups fight for funds" in today's Miami Herald is very interesting not just because of the fact that arts and cultural organizations are fighting for money, but because of the reader's comments:
"If all these bank presidents want art, they should pay for it. You can't tell me multi-millionaires like Adolpho Henriques can't afford to shell out a few bucks. Put your money where your mouth is!"
"I overlooked the fact that the arts will keep disadvantaged youth out of trouble. One imagine the conversation: "hey no drive-bys tonight, let's go to the poetry reading instead". Not going to happen. You want your elitist little hobbies, fine, have at them. However, the government should not subsidize them."
The Herald's Opinion: "The County Commission will be tempted to increase arts spending, but when all services -- from Meals on Wheels to libraries -- are facing cuts, it's a matter of priorities. Commissioners are being pressured by everyone from the Junior Orange Bowl Parade to the Miami Light Project to keep their funding. Commissioners must rise above the inclination of protecting district favorites." They continue to say, "Festival organizers need to tap into private donors more."
Is this what people think of the arts and culture? We really need to work on educating the public and corporations about the value to art and culture.
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