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I think technology has much to do with this. Everything/everyone is faster, quicker, and higher-paced. I think many would rather go to see a movie instead of a show at the nearest gallery.
By comparision, I see the annual Salon in 1800's Paris as the equivalent of today's Superbowl. Everyone attended and it was a huge social event. And isn't the Sistine chapel the equivalent of a billboard today? It is selling the word of the Bible to the people - isn't it? The motives are the same although I really doubt that conservators are going to be restoring a Cingular Wireless billboard any time soon!
The times have changed and I think the general population's needs for art have changed as well. Do they still want art? Yes. Do as many want art? No. Technology has slowly taken the public's attention away from art.
Question: So how do we get around this as "traditional" artists?
Hand me my cell phone....
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