It's only taken by force from misanthropes. The average person understands that collective action is a positive, and participates without the threat of force.
https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/public/gifts-to-government.h...
Second, taxes are not a gift or donation, nor is the government just taking them from you. They are payment for services. It's true that you are locked into a business transaction with the government, but it's meant to be a fair exchange. And unless you are incredibly wealthy, you have a favorable rate in the sense that the services you receive are worth more than what you're paying for.
it's peer pressure. Just because the force isn't voilence doesn't mean there isnt a reinforcement structure.
> They are payment for services.
so back to the art grants - are they services the citizens really want?