Why Are Artist's Poor? Survey Says, "Because They Don't Get Paid."

WILLIAM POWHIDA

NEW YORK---As part of the W.A.G.E. / Artists Space Research Partnership, Working Artists and the Greater Economy will release the 2010 W.A.G.E. Survey results and present their analysis. This survey gathered information from nearly 1000 visual and performing artists about their economic experiences working with non-profit arts organizations and museums in New York City between 2005-2010, and included specific questions about the receipt of artist fees as well as the coverage of expenses for exhibitions, screenings, lectures and performances at over 67 institutions throughout the 5 boroughs. The survey results present a vital and precise portrait of the predominant economic relationships between artists and institutions. [link]

Graphite on paper, 15" x 22", 2012. Research by the W.A.G.E.;
Full sized image available courtesy of WilliamPowhida Blog

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