Australian artists only earn $23,200 a year from their art – and are key financial investors in keeping the industry afloat
- Written by David Throsby, Distinguished Professor of Economics, Macquarie University
Arts companies and individual artists in Australia are supported by government arts agencies, philanthropists, industry bodies, private donors and patrons. However, it is frequently overlooked that a major source of support for the arts in this country comes from artists themselves.
Artists such as writers, actors, visual artists, musicians,...
