There’s a new NEA report on artists and work. Yesterday the NY Times reported that “Among artists under 35, writers are the only group in which 80 percent or more are non-Hispanic white.”
why it is that all other areas of art are becoming more diverse, but not writing? I would think that writing would really lend itself to inclusion since the start up costs are so low. A question worth thinking about is whether this means times are good or hard for writers of color. On the one hand being so darn rare makes us attractive, or at least it does, theoretically. But on the other hand, the scarcity suggests steep challenges.
Indeed. Sounds like it’s time to visit 826LA.
