Artists’ Economic and Social Conditions

Professional artists form the foundation of a vibrant cultural life. They are at the core of cultural policy and play a crucial role in achieving the national cultural policy objectives.

The artist group is heterogeneous, with conditions varying both between art forms and individual artists. However, there are many shared circumstances.

The ability to sustainably improve artists’ economic and social conditions is entirely dependent on the capacity of other policy areas to integrate the artist perspective into the development of various societal systems. This includes social security systems, as well as support systems for business development and innovation.