I hope more patrons and public support will step up and replace the funds unpromised, denied or stolen. Clearly, voices should rise from everywhere to defend the arts regardless of partisanship! The arts help keep civilization from declining back into the "dark ages".
I hope this encourages some! I asked the question: "Did Shakespeare ever receive money from the federal government to write or perform his plays?
*No, William Shakespeare did not receive money from the federal government in his lifetime to write or perform plays. He earned a living primarily as an actor, playwright, and part owner of a theatrical company in the Elizabethan era.
No federal funding:
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In Shakespeare's time, there was no federal government in the modern sense. He relied on individual patronage, audience ticket sales, and his share of the theatrical company's profits.
Patronage and public support:
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He was also supported by patrons, like Lord Strange, the Earl of Southampton, and eventually King James, who were interested in his work and provided funding.
Thanks. It’s important to realize, too, that there are processes for those who are against such funding. Those people can vote for congress critters, who set appropriations, who won’t vote for that type of funding. This funding was already allocated, and in most cases, the organizations in question were informed of the grant before it was taken away by the regime.
I hope more patrons and public support will step up and replace the funds unpromised, denied or stolen. Clearly, voices should rise from everywhere to defend the arts regardless of partisanship! The arts help keep civilization from declining back into the "dark ages".
I hope this encourages some! I asked the question: "Did Shakespeare ever receive money from the federal government to write or perform his plays?
*No, William Shakespeare did not receive money from the federal government in his lifetime to write or perform plays. He earned a living primarily as an actor, playwright, and part owner of a theatrical company in the Elizabethan era.
No federal funding:
.
In Shakespeare's time, there was no federal government in the modern sense. He relied on individual patronage, audience ticket sales, and his share of the theatrical company's profits.
Patronage and public support:
.
He was also supported by patrons, like Lord Strange, the Earl of Southampton, and eventually King James, who were interested in his work and provided funding.
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Thanks. It’s important to realize, too, that there are processes for those who are against such funding. Those people can vote for congress critters, who set appropriations, who won’t vote for that type of funding. This funding was already allocated, and in most cases, the organizations in question were informed of the grant before it was taken away by the regime.