How did his brothers react to his dropping out of his programme to become an artist?
hey were not encouraging, and tried to dissuade him from becoming an artist. They thought it was a big mistake. Some of them didn’t even answer.
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What do many of Hadi’s friends do in order to pay their bills while pursuing their career as artists? What consequence does it have?
Most of them take on another job in order to support their artistic careers. The consequence is that their plan B becomes their plan A, meaning that their job c
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To what sector does he compare the investment in the arts in the US?
He compares it to the investment in the military and defense.
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What is the value of art, according to him, beyond its financial value?
It brings meaning to life; it’s the spirit of our culture; it brings people together and it supports creativity and social cohesion.
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How does Hadi intend to help change the situation of underinvestment in the arts?
He wants to help artists reach more cultural and financial support, to help overcome the situation of financial inequality for the arts.
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What is Grantpa?
Grantpa is an online platform which connects artists with grants and funding opportunities easily.
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What is funding inequality?
It is the unbalance between the funding received by different activities.
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How will his email to his brothers have changed in a few years’ time?
He will tell them that he’s doing great and thank them for their support.
