#artists pay

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Structurally F–cked - a-n The Artists Information Company

An inquiry into artists’ pay and conditions in the public sector in response to the Artist Leaks data

The extensive questionnaire invited artists to share their experiences and fees, which are typically obscured from public view. The resulting data illustrates a culture of low fees, unpaid labour, and systemic exploitation. Key findings include:

An overall median hourly rate of £2.60 per hour, dramatically below the UK minimum wage of £9.50 per hour. The median hourly rate falls to £1.88 per hour when focused on the production of artworks and exhibition-making.