Why has it always been difficult for artists to earn their livelihood by practicing their art? How can artists be supported to stand on their own feet?

It was very difficult for the artist to earn their livelihood by practicing their art. Some artist travelled to different places to give their performances. Such artists were patronized by the village headman or the landlord and ordinary people. They collected grains from the villagers and were welcomed in the village for the performance that they provided for entertainment. They were an important part of the temple festival and the annual village festival. People also organized special performances as it was believed that they would help to bring rain and ward off evil. But some of the artists did not prefer traveling to different areas. They supported by kings or zamindars. They spent most of the time learning, teaching for them in quotes and palaces. The art should be patronised, and people should be made aware of it so as to support these artists and make them stand on their own field.