Chicagoist: Recession Biting Artists in the (Canv)Ass

Kingdom

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:05:21 -0600

As a full-time artist I don't have the privilege of health insurance but with patience and perseverance, I was able to secure a regular doctor at one of Stroger hospital's satellite clinics. The care is good and but the waits can be trying. I suffer from depression and some other ailments and get my prescriptions for free thru Provident hospital. With-out this basic care I probably would've checked out long ago.

Alpha Bruton

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:06:11 -0600

BlueFairlane

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:29:33 -0600

I agree on the above sentiments. This kind of article takes A LOT of work to put together right, but is the exact kind of thing media outlets like Chicagoist should strive to put out there. Simian is right in that it's just the kind of conversation starter a community needs. I have to applaud you on this one. Brilliant job, Lauri.

simian sam

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:22:08 -0600

Ditto - great post. I especially enjoy the policy discussion - everyone had good thoughts as to how a local arts initiative might work (and might not). More posts with policy ideas about a particular subject from non-wonks (then maybe a wonk response) would be a great conversation starter for the Chicago Internets.

matilda

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:13:59 -0600

Second that. Very interesting article. I learned a lot. Thanks.

Amy Mikel

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:10:25 -0600

this is an amazing post. great work, lauri.

HateBrianClub

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:47:50 -0600

I'm with Kilpatrick, tough times lead to better art. Artists will have to step up their game to stand out from the crowd. There may not be as many artists able to make their living off of their craft, but those who do make it will produce superior work.