"Boston Art Scene"

After reading the articles posted about how many Boston galleries are closing due to rent cost and the loss of clients due to internet shopping and the economic recession I immediately felt that this would be extremely detrimental to the art world. Without the personal experience of art I believe that one cannot truly understand nor appreciate it properly. Galleries are free, accessible and show the art that is being created in that community. They are places for those who are truly interested in art to see the future of the art world as well provide more space for showing emerging artists. I personally believe buying art of the internet is for those who do not really understand art, never mind lazy. It saddens me that that is even a factor in why galleries may be closing. As for the economic recession, it also upsetting - although somewhat reasonable - that art is one of the first things people cut down on. Hopefully this is a temporary movement and galleries will not become "extinct" due to the fact they are a place for communities, learning environment and allow artists and gallery owns to appreciate art as well as making a living.