This is exactly why artists LOVE to be funded by the government. Then they don’t have to worry about such petty concerns as individuals being willing to pay them for what they do.
An argument against public funding for the arts. Unless regular people like it well enough to pay for it, don’t produce it. Kind of like the glut of superhero movies lately (except for Spider-Man).
Some people do, which I never understand. I have seen the argument made almost verbatim that an artist should starve rather than cheapen their art by making it commercial. Bill Watterson was lucky in that he was still successful without merchandising.
Art is whatever you can get away with. $500,000 for a statue of dog poop in San José, CA and $500,000 for a stack of shiny metal balls in Edmonton, AB.
I’ve met many hypocrite artists who scoffed at us working class stiffs for being wage slaves. Then demanded we pay cash for the art they were trying to sell on the sidewalk in the park.
I end up more like “Nick” on Family Ties. …. A couple admiring his art, “That’s wonderful, could you do one like that in colors to match our new couch ?”
BE THIS GUY almost 3 years ago
Sorry, Calvin, your Mom is more into representational art that speaks to the masses.
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover almost 3 years ago
Or you could get your snow art some sponsorship deals.
codycab almost 3 years ago
Your art needs to be liked if you want money, Calvin.
eastern.woods.metal almost 3 years ago
I’ll give you a 25 cent grant
Robert4170 almost 3 years ago
This is exactly why artists LOVE to be funded by the government. Then they don’t have to worry about such petty concerns as individuals being willing to pay them for what they do.
Charles Barr Premium Member almost 3 years ago
His snow sculpture looks like it’s suffering enough for both of them.
Imagine almost 3 years ago
Try commercialization instead. There’s much more money in it than from grants.
GROG Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Yeah, miserably.
Concretionist almost 3 years ago
Every artist has to suffer for their art, though, right?
Bilan almost 3 years ago
Calvin is not the type of artist that suffers for his art. He wants others to do the suffering.
rentier almost 3 years ago
Starve to death!!
in.amongst almost 3 years ago
Right there with ya Calvin. These lowbrows who don’t get art are so….. “deplorable”.
MichaelAxelFleming almost 3 years ago
Snow is free, but I suppose coal and carrots cost money.
The Reader Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I’m not into suffering, if Art wants to suffer let him!
Susan00100 almost 3 years ago
You mean the government would actually PAY Calvin to torment his parents with his snow goons??
GREAT!!
BigDaveGlass almost 3 years ago
Yer a sell out, Calvin!
Guilty Bystander almost 3 years ago
A grant from Mom? If the public isn’t supposed to like it, pour chocolate syrup on the snowman and go to the NEA.
Ermine Notyours almost 3 years ago
Grant is on the $50 bill. Calvin will take that.
pathfinder almost 3 years ago
He should sell NFTs.
dflak almost 3 years ago
Calvin is going to make a great elected official: you don’t have to like what I’m doing, just give me money.
William Bednar Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Seems the “Bohemian Lifestyle” is not what it used to be.
jagedlo almost 3 years ago
Now only if Calvin put that much effort into other areas of his life…
A Hip loving Canadian... almost 3 years ago
According to Dad, suffering builds character, or builds a character. I forget which.
fuzzybritches almost 3 years ago
Sorry Calvin, but your “bourgeois buffoon” is rather resembling you in that last panel.
bbenoit almost 3 years ago
Pretty sorry effort, considering the quality of his previous works.
johndifool almost 3 years ago
His next work will be titled the Lumpy Proletariat…
tripwire45 almost 3 years ago
An argument against public funding for the arts. Unless regular people like it well enough to pay for it, don’t produce it. Kind of like the glut of superhero movies lately (except for Spider-Man).
Katzen1415 almost 3 years ago
Some people do, which I never understand. I have seen the argument made almost verbatim that an artist should starve rather than cheapen their art by making it commercial. Bill Watterson was lucky in that he was still successful without merchandising.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
That’s the trouble with trying to get fungible tokens for non-fungible tokens. I mean really, how long does a snowman retain it’s value.
mfrasca almost 3 years ago
Perhaps Dada would be more appreciative.
david_42 almost 3 years ago
Basic guidelines for municipal art: A. no one can figure it out B. everyone hates it C. 10% kickback.
Amra Leo almost 3 years ago
Yes. Yes, we do…
jessegooddoggy almost 3 years ago
Love this!
artegal almost 3 years ago
Remember in the Renaissance when artists were funded by private patrons instead of taxpayers? We should go back to that system.
mckeonfuneralhomebx almost 3 years ago
He can always send in the grant with the headline reading Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. That should get the grant peoples attention!
SweetSinger almost 3 years ago
Last I checked, a Grant is $50. Big investment for something that’s going to melt.
jsimpso1 almost 3 years ago
I see Calvin is a follower of Andre Serrano.
WCraft Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Use snow from your neighbors yard – the one with all the dogs? Might make a statement.
The Wolf In Your Midst almost 3 years ago
Is this what they mean by “true art is offensive”?
smsrt almost 3 years ago
That boy will make a great San Francisco liberal artist one day.
Troglodyte almost 3 years ago
The public isn’t ready to suffer your art, Cal! :D
mistercatworks almost 3 years ago
There’s no business like snow business.
mindjob almost 3 years ago
He won’t get any grant money now because he is not oppressed enough. Unless his parents beat him
anomaly almost 3 years ago
Great artists suffer for their art. Successful artists hire someone else to suffer for it.
KEA almost 3 years ago
um, I’m still not sure WHAT he needs a grant for
Teto85 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Art is whatever you can get away with. $500,000 for a statue of dog poop in San José, CA and $500,000 for a stack of shiny metal balls in Edmonton, AB.
globalenterprize1990 almost 3 years ago
I’ve met many hypocrite artists who scoffed at us working class stiffs for being wage slaves. Then demanded we pay cash for the art they were trying to sell on the sidewalk in the park.
musicnut1986 almost 3 years ago
Calvin, Calvin, Calvin (he says while shaking his head in a disapproving manner).
The Duke almost 3 years ago
Clearly Hobbes knows nothing about art.
TimBenzidrene almost 3 years ago
Too bad NFT’s weren’t around in Calvin’s time.
He’d be having a field day!!!
(IMHO, “NFT” should stand for “No Friggin’ Talent”!!)
Wise-Cracking Amelia almost 3 years ago
How does Bill Watterson have such awesome humor? Too bad he stopped. :( I wonder why?…
christelisbetty almost 3 years ago
I end up more like “Nick” on Family Ties. …. A couple admiring his art, “That’s wonderful, could you do one like that in colors to match our new couch ?”
Otis Rufus Driftwood almost 3 years ago
I want art in our culture. But I question the track record of public funding efforts.
edeloriea14 almost 3 years ago
Calvin’s snow people are grotesque, hence the term “snow goons”.
Ukko wilko almost 3 years ago
A true “artist”.
Nyan the Cat:) almost 3 years ago
Calvin pulled a big nate on that one lol