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Why Artists are Struggling to Make a Living From Their Art (and the Activists Fighting Back)

The current model that exists, where a few artists are superstars and everyone else barely struggles to exist, is bad for everyone, and...

HOW TO PAY AN ARTIST WITH "EXPOSURE"

"If you have the chutzpah to ask an artist to work for exposure (see also: "free"; "experience"; "no pay but we'll feed you a dry chicken...

WHY I ABANDONED 60,000 FOLLOWERS AND DELETED MY SOCIAL MEDIA

I've written one blog post and have been drafting more about artists getting paid and other important topics around creative work that...

Without Direction, Future Unclear for Growing Street Art Scene

These are the artists you should stop supporting: these guys actually said that if artists, like myself, can't afford to paint murals for...

Why Do Employers Lowball Creatives? A New Study Has Answers

"A recognition that we're getting swindled is a huge first step in pushing back in this phenomenon," she says. "And a bigger second step...

Don’t Work for Free — or Even Cheap — for Rich People

"Lena Dunham, the New York Times revealed Monday, was not planning to pay the seven artists she selected via YouTube auditions to open...

Can Only Rich Kids Afford to Work in the Art World?

"Naiomy Guerrero, 26, goes to at least a dozen art events a month; more during the art world’s busy fall season. She’s worked for several...

Watch What Happens When You Ask Non-Creative Professionals to Work for Free

Toronto advertising agency Zulu Alpha Kilo created this video to demonstrate how absurd it is for people to ask for the advertising...

The Art World Doesn’t Want Us to Ask Where the Money Comes From

“Never underestimate the defensiveness of very rich people who believe they’re progressive and who are willing to give back in any way...

Photographers Need to Reexamine What Consent Means

“Navigating photography ethics can be like walking a tightrope. Lean in one direction, and the photographer risks exploiting the person...