1000 True Fans - Can We Have 1000 True Patrons?

I just read 1000 True Fans from Kevin Kelly’s blog - great article! I suggest you go read it. And then come back! Because… I’m wondering… can that model work in a library/non-profit/website setting?
Here’s the gist of the idea presented in the article: for artists or creatives to make a living, they don’t really need [...]