The Importance Of The Arts Patron

“Popular opinion would have you believe that the classic arts patron — the wealthy individual who forges private relationships to nurture a favourite artist as much as their own ego — was long ago eclipsed by the equalizing power of the state. But there will always be a certain type of patron who quietly stands in the shadows, providing the financial means and emotional support that allows their hand-picked protégés to survive — and sometimes thrive.”