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Clarke, M., Kula, W., Fengler, M., Pencheva, G., Vermeij, R., Ebert, L., & Moroz, L. (2024). Creative Pulse: A Survey on the Status and Working Conditions of Artists and CCS Professionals in Europe. Survey Report. Panteia & Culture Action Europe. This document presents the findings of a European survey carried out between December 2023 and …

Clarke, M., Kula, W., Fengler, M., Pencheva, G., Vermeij, R., Ebert, L., & Moroz, L. (2024). Creative Pulse: A Survey on the Status and Working Conditions of Artists and CCS Professionals in Europe. Survey Report. Panteia & Culture Action Europe. Read More »

International network for contemporary performing arts (2024). Fair Pay for Artists and Independent Cultural Workers. A Guide for Cultural Organisations, Funders and Policymakers. IETM. This guide advocates for fair pay for artists and independent cultural workers, highlighting the widespread underpayment and economic insecurity within the arts sector. It acknowledges the structural problems and historical undervaluation …

International network for contemporary performing arts (2024). Fair Pay for Artists and Independent Cultural Workers. A Guide for Cultural Organisations, Funders and Policymakers. IETM. Read More »

Hauben, H., et al. (2024). Employment characteristics and undeclared work in the cultural and creative sectors, European Labour Authority. The present pilot study is a first mapping of undeclared work in the cultural and creative sectors (‘CCS’) focusing primarily on the challenges posed by undeclared work in the CCS in the EU Member States (and …

Hauben, H., et al. (2024). Employment characteristics and undeclared work in the cultural and creative sectors, European Labour Authority. Read More »

ILO (2023). The Future of Work in the Arts and Entertainment Sector. Report for the Technical Meeting on the Future of Work in the Arts and Entertainment sector.  The arts and entertainment sector has both cultural and economic dimensions. It creates experiences, rather than just goods. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has encouraged discussion of the …

ILO (2023). The Future of Work in the Arts and Entertainment Sector. Report for the Technical Meeting on the Future of Work in the Arts and Entertainment sector.  Read More »

Unesco (2023). Empowering creativity: implementing the UNESCO 1980 Recommendation Concerning the Status of the Artist; 5th global consultation. Artists are the driving force behind creativity, fostering a sense of belonging and economic values. The UNESCO 1980 Recommendation concerning the Status of the Artist has contributed to better responding to their specific needs. The fifth global …

Unesco (2023). Empowering creativity: implementing the UNESCO 1980 Recommendation Concerning the Status of the Artist; 5th global consultation. Read More »

UNESCO (2023). Methodological Guide for the Participatory Development of a Law on the Status of the Artist. Unesco. The cultural and creative industries are a major driver of sustainable development, contributing to the social and economic enrichment of society. Artists and cultural professionals not only support the entire value chain, but also play a crucial …

UNESCO (2023). Methodological Guide for the Participatory Development of a Law on the Status of the Artist. Unesco. Read More »

European Union (2023). Towards Gender Equality in the Cultural and Creative Sectors: Policy Recommendations of the OMC (Open Method of Coordination) Group of EU Member States’ Experts. Publications Office of the European Union. This report addresses persistent gender inequalities in the cultural and creative sectors (CCS), where women and gender-diverse individuals continue to face barriers …

European Union (2023). Towards Gender Equality in the Cultural and Creative Sectors: Policy Recommendations of the OMC (Open Method of Coordination) Group of EU Member States’ Experts. Publications Office of the European Union. Read More »

European Parliamentary Research Service (2023). EU framework for the social and professional situation of artists and workers in the cultural and creative sectors: European added value assessment. European Parliament, Brussels. This European added value assessment (EAVA) supports the European Parliament’s legislative initiative 2023/2051(INL) entitled ‘EU framework for the social and professional situation of artists and …

European Parliamentary Research Service (2023). EU framework for the social and professional situation of artists and workers in the cultural and creative sectors: European added value assessment. European Parliament, Brussels. Read More »