Some aspect of the national zeitgeist wants an egalitarian approach to elitism? Since "elite" artists that only appeal to the very few are seldom market winner

Some aspect of the national zeitgeist wants an egalitarian approach to elitism? Since "elite" artists that only appeal to the very few are seldom market winners, we (politically) recognize they are the "little guy" and desire to given them a hand against the torrent of the commercial art market. I admit, it all sounds so strange; we tell ourselves that just because we don't admire their product, the problem must be with us, and we can overcome our unworthiness by public support. Or maybe they just have good lobbyists?