At a time when governments around the world are facing tighter budget and such daunting challenges like chronicle poverty, energy shortage and scanty public health resources,it might be tempting to conclude that financial support to artistic work is a waste of taxpayers' money. But advocates of this idea,in my view, are often overlook the potential spiritual,societal and economical benefits that art accrued. There is no getting away from the fact that development of art is secondary to the basic needs of the public. The thought of supporting art development is unrealistic and cruel when most of the people in a country are still struggling for bread and butter ,educational opportunities or basic healthcare .Therefore, priority should definitely be given to the more fundamental issues.

But society has evolved to the extent that human beings could no longer be satisfied only by material abundance. Art creation and appreciation have already become an integrated component of modern society.Appreciating musics,paintings and other forms of art could relax mind and body, bring joy and peace,provide energy and courage to carry on the battle of daily life. Moreover, art could transcends individual difference and national boundaries, bring people with common interest and taste together, which in turn creates a peaceful and harmonious society. Furthermore, the economic value brought about by artistic works is no less significant. To begin with, they are often treated as commodities. For instance, masterpiece by talented artists could be sold at astronomical price.Some are even national intangible assets which are worshiped by millions of visitors from all over the world.Secondly,art is the soul of today's thriving creative industries,such as advertisement, entertainment, design, architecture,etc. Lack of support to talented artists and art education could