With Alex but...
I completely agree with Alex that artists in the fine arts -- many of whom work in a nonprofit environment -- can strengthen their careers by understanding the system of payments, rights, licenses, and contracts that frames any career. However, I take exception to the assumption that underlines the assertion that "...with some exceptions, the new music world does not generate a comparable scale of income..." Truth be told, with some exceptions, the popular music world does not generate a significant scale of income. Remember, there are no grants, faculty appointments, or commissions for indie rock bands, and Placido Domingo never has to bring his own players or stage sets! Just show up and sing. There is no Big Rock Candy Mountain out there for any artist, and no category is a safer haven than any other. We need a firm, warm handshake across the boundary separating our arts categories if we're going to grow a powerful advocacy community. We are all really in the same boat, although some vessals are decorated differently...
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