What is the role of the artist when it comes to making the world better?

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What is the role of the artist when it comes to making the world better?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: art in itself makes the world better, but many artists donate to certain causes, like the aids awareness auction a couple of years ago, i donated a piece of art, and went to the auction...there were many pieces of art that were auctioned off for the cause raised a nice chunk of change.
there are many functions that artists are invited to donate art to that are for a cause such as cancer recearch and disaster relief.