To make it as an artist in New York City, you’ll need resilience, passion and a singular creative vision. You’ll probably need some supplies. While art supplies are the literal building blocks of many artists’ work, tools like paint, brushes, canvases, paper and clay are becoming harder to afford, especially in a city already as pricey as NYC. A recent report published by the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) found that 40 percent of New York artists cannot afford art supplies, whatever they may be. According to the DCA, 90 percent of art and culture workers requested more affordable spaces to live and make work.

Source: Huffington Post May 22, 2017 15:00 UTC