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As a well-respected UK organisation representing the practices and concerns of professional artists, we not only undertake our own research on an on-going basis to inform cultural policy and arts planning, but are often called to give evidence to and advice on specific initiatives and campaigns. This section of the site draws together as downloadable pdf files 'hard facts' drawn from our research, evidence provided to inquiries and consultations, and conference presentations on issues around artists and their value and interface with social and economic environments.
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Artists’ work in 2011
How did artists’ livelihoods and practices fare in 2011, a year in which cuts across the arts, further and higher education and the rest of the public sector began to bite? Artists were quick to tell us firstly that there seemed to be less work around to bid for, and secondly that the volume of unremunerated opportunities was growing. But was this actually the case?
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Leading through practice
Anne Douglas and Chris Fremantle of On The Edge Research share insights into the Artist as Leader research programme. The research aims to understand the way artists lead through their practice with a view to informing and developing a critical understanding of the role of creativity in culture. With contributions from Linda Frye Burnham, Reiko Goto, Tim Nunn and Francis McKee.
Making a living as an artist
The second of the Research papers series, Debra Savage presents her case study-based research into the working lives of artists. With foreword by Rohini Malik Okon.
View publication pdf, text-only version and companion detailed case studies below.
Changing face of artists' employment
Explores the affect of the economic recession on the livelihoods of artists in terms of access to employment and career opportunities and raises concerns about how artists' practice is likely to fare in this period of arts austerity.
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