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The Big Picture 10 Ways to Support the Arts by BELLA NOLEN
For everything art has done for us—inspire, sustain, and empower—we should ask ourselves, what can we do for art? Fortunately, there are many fun ways to support the cause.
Since many galleries are struggling, contributing to their funding by buying pieces is a great way to ensure that they remain open, advises Swerdlow. So, bring along a friend or two, and enjoy the experience while simultaneously supporting the arts!
3 Mendocino Cove by local artist Victoria Brooks, vbrooks.com
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Buy local art from living artists. A simple way to support the arts is to support the artist—especially one who is local and currently producing work. “This is a direct way to help artists,” says Trisa Swerdlow, cofounder of Art Advocates (artadvocates.net). It helps to get their work distributed and aids the artist in growing their business. “This method not only helps fund the local economy, but it also directly funds the artist and their artistic endeavors,” she explains.
Confidence Firehouse Gallery in Placerville
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Shop in local galleries. “Plan a day trip!” encourages Anita Grey from Anita Rochelle Boutique & Fine Art (anitarochelle.com).
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Display local art. This is a powerful way to show your support of the arts, says Swerdlow. Not only are you purchasing from an artist and supporting their business, but you’ve inviting conversations regarding the piece. Karen Killebrew from the Arts Council of Placer County (placerarts.org) also agrees with the strength of this method. As someone who owns a lot of works from local artists, Killebrew says she and her husband love to talk about the pieces with friends and even enjoy bringing friends to studio tours in the community.
Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom
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Donate. Donations play a crucial role in helping the arts continue to thrive. Donating to local arts-based nonprofits helps “provide monetary and logistical support to our region’s artists,” says Jordan Hyatt-Miller from Arts and Culture El Dorado (artsandcultureeldorado. org). Funding is essential in keeping our arts
