If you're writing in the mainstream... Whatever that is…
“If you're writing in the mainstream... Whatever that is - the norm. The norm is likely going to be funded because you're giving people what they're used to and what they're gonna get. But anything outside of that norm is going to struggle to get funded. The people who are not "the norms" deserve the chance to make art. I think it's great for all of us to consume all these voices, and that happens when you support these voices that need to be supported because they're not the automatic choice coming out of the gate.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Mainstream preferences dominate funding, marginalizing unconventional creators; supporting diverse voices expands cultural richness.
In simple terms: Mainstream gets money, outsiders struggle; support them.
Key Takeaway
Back under underrepresented artists.
Themes
art funding
diversity
culture
economics
inclusion
Mood
hopeful
determined
critical
Type
advocacy
inspirational
analytical
When to use this quote
- grant applications
- crowdfunding campaigns
- community art events
- educational workshops
- media outreach
Key Concepts
cultural capital
market dynamics
creative risk
social equity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can audiences identify and uplift non‑mainstream creators?
- What structures can ensure fair funding distribution?
A Different Perspective
Funding bodies may lack resources to support all voices equally.