Report looks at recession's impact on U.S. artists
A new report by Leveraging Investments in Creativity (LINC) shows how U.S. artists are weathering the recession.
Over 5000 artists nationwide responded to the survey. Some key findings: over 60% of artists surveyed hold at least one job outside of art-making; 66% of artists reported annual earnings below $40,000; 48% reported decreases in the sale of work; and 36% reported a decrease in the number of artist grants awarded.
On the upside, 40% of respondents report having been able to spend more time on their work and a third of respondents are experimenting and collaborating more.
A summary of the survey results is available here. According to the summary, the survey "is part of LINC's efforts to improve conditions for artists nationwide."
Over 5000 artists nationwide responded to the survey. Some key findings: over 60% of artists surveyed hold at least one job outside of art-making; 66% of artists reported annual earnings below $40,000; 48% reported decreases in the sale of work; and 36% reported a decrease in the number of artist grants awarded.
On the upside, 40% of respondents report having been able to spend more time on their work and a third of respondents are experimenting and collaborating more.
A summary of the survey results is available here. According to the summary, the survey "is part of LINC's efforts to improve conditions for artists nationwide."
Tags: artists, livelihoods, recession
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