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I was able to listen to and view parts of the Forum on the 20th, and have to spend more time with the information to really be able to comment comprehensively, but I did take away from the conversation the understanding that the whole idea of quantifying the number and scope of “arts workers” in this country is complex, to say the least. Most people working in the arts have more than one job, whether they are “self-employed” or work for another organization or business, and/or, make money through a combination of both. It’s hard to make generalities or really see the scope based on the current business data system we have in this country. Luckily, there seem to be a lot of smart people thinking about how to change/adapt the system to make the info more clear and credible so that it will help make the case that the arts are a viable industry worth of investment and support.
Lots more to follow on the topic, for sure.
