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8005 2025-06-23 15:18:08 UTC 25-40 years ["Income from property rental"] Painting ["I earn money from casual or occasional work"] Yes, I agree and give my permission artquest
8004 2025-06-23 15:15:09 UTC 50-64 ["The application was simple to complete", "I understood the application and selection criteria"] Decreased a lot Decreased a lot Decreased a lot A lot less A lot smaller Yes ["Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs", "Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice", "Difficulty accessing materials or equipment"] ["Keeping my practice going over a long time", "Earning a living from art"] Yes ["I used to live in London but have left in the past year"] United Kingdom United Kingdom Decreased a lot I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance I set my own day rate ["Family dependents", "Employees (including studio assistants)", "Artistic collaborators or peers"] ["A screen reader"] ["I have a low-speed or unreliable internet connection"] Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy ["Hearing impairment/Deaf"] ["Mental health / wellbeing support helpline"] Asian or Asian British: Chinese Yes Man (including trans men) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio University of the Arts London: Camberwell College of Arts Higher education (Graduate) ["Organisation website"] After completing an online application 3-7 years ["Freelance work", "Casual / temporary work", "Public commissions"] Yes Yes No Barnet Audio visual I can no longer afford to use the same materials Yes Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a little Increased a lot Increased a little Increased a lot Increased a lot ["Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes"] ["I got advice from a peer mentoring network / group", "I got advice from individual artists / peers"] ["I earn money from my art practice"] Up to 1 month Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Gay Man Yes ["Bluesky", "Discord "] ["I have given up my studio because I can no longer afford it"] Yes, I agree and give my permission Modern professional and traditional professional occupations such as: teacher, nurse, physiotherapist, social worker, musician, police officer (sergeant or above), software designer, accountant, solicitor, medical practitioner, scientist, civil or mechanical engineer. Decreased Yes 1-5 hours London London ["To make new work for exhibition"] ["Find out about arts news", "Find out about arts opportunities", "Access professional advice on my career / get career support", "Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public"] Decreased a lot testing
8003 2025-06-23 11:35:21 UTC After signing up to an email newsletter Yes, I agree and give my permission artquest
8002 2025-06-21 08:31:18 UTC 35-49 ["The application was simple to complete", "I understood the application and selection criteria"] Decreased a lot About the same Decreased a lot About the same A lot smaller Yes ["Lack of income earned from art career", "Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs", "Difficulty accessing materials or equipment", "Discrimination on the basis of maternity / paternity / pregnancy"] ["Keeping my practice going over a long time", "Earning a living from art", "Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner"] Yes ["I used to live in London but have left in the past year", "I have moved into London in the past year", "", ["test"]] United Kingdom United Kingdom No change Yes The person / organisation paying me sets my day rate ["Only I am dependent on my income"] ["A screen reader", "Automatic dictation", "Screen magnification"] ["The place where I mostly access the internet is not private enough to take part in video calls"] Difficult Difficult Neutral Easy Easy Easy ["Visual impairment"] ["Mental health / wellbeing support helpline", "", ["test"]] Asian or Asian British: Bangladeshi Yes Man (including trans men) Yes No, I have never had a studio I do not have a studio Aberdeen University Secondary School level ["Organisation website", "Organisation mailing list", "Other mailing list"] After completing an online application 10-15 years ["Part-time work", "Full-time work", "Freelance work"] Yes Yes Yes Barking Crafts and design My material use has not really changed No change Yes Increased a lot Increased a little Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a little ["Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes"] ["I got advice from individual artists / peers"] ["I earn money from my art practice", "I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc)"] Over 12 months Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Gay Man Yes ["Bluesky", "Discord ", "Facebook "] ["I have given up my studio because I can no longer afford it", "I have given up my studio for another reason"] Yes, I agree and give my permission Small business owners who employed less than 25 people such as: corner shop owners, small plumbing companies, retail shop owner, single restaurant or cafe owner, taxi owner, garage owner About the same Yes 1-5 hours London East of England ["To make new work for exhibition", "For the financial contribution"] About the same testing
8001 2025-06-20 17:41:07 UTC Decreased a lot Yes, I agree and give my permission artquest
8000 2025-06-20 17:18:47 UTC Yes, I agree and give my permission artquest
7999 2025-06-20 16:05:06 UTC Yes, I agree and give my permission new-contemporaries
7998 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 Decreased a lot Increased a little Increased a little A lot less About the same Yes Yes United Kingdom United Kingdom No change Yes I set my own day rate White: Any other Yes Woman (including trans women) No I have a studio as a part of a residency/commission/project Hertfordshire University Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 3-7 years No Yes Yes Sculpture I can no longer afford to use the same materials No change Decreased a little Increased a little Yes - up to 12 months Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Clerical and intermediate occupations e.g. secretary, nursery nurse, office clerk, call centre agent Increased 10-15 hours South East London Decreased a lot 7999 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries Freelance work Partner support Personal savings / private income Family dependents I got advice from individual artists / peers I got advice from a peer mentoring network / group I got support from a membership organisation / union I have / had a mentor Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Difficulty accessing materials or equipment Impact of COVID-19 and lockdown Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Discrimination on the basis of disability Discrimination on the basis of age LinkedIn Instagram WhatsApp Discord Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To share my opinions about the arts and other artist's work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences Keeping my practice going over a long time Spending majority of time on artistic work Making people aware of a political issue / activism Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Artistic growth and development Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner Taking part in residency programmes Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Public acclaim from a non-specialist audience Working internationally Cognitive or learning disabilities Other long term/chronic conditions Neutral Easy Difficult Difficult Difficult Difficult Automatic dictation Screen magnification Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Money specifically aimed at artists I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a lot Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a lot Stayed the same My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7997 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 Increased a little Increased a little Increased a lot A lot more About the same Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change Yes I set my own day rate White: Any other No Woman (including trans women) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio Oxford Brookes University Higher education (Graduate) 3-7 years No No No Painting I use the same materials as before, but less of them Increased a little Increased a lot Increased a little Yes - up to 1 month Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight I agree and give my permission Clerical and intermediate occupations e.g. secretary, nursery nurse, office clerk, call centre agent About the same 10-15 hours South West South East 7952 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) I earn money from job/s in the wider creative industries (e.g. web design, advertising, games, film etc) Part-time work Online sales Sales via commercial gallery Family dependents I got advice from individual artists / peers I got advice from a peer mentoring network / group I got support from a membership organisation / union I got discounted technical support / materials Lack of income earned from art career Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack of a professional peer network Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Access professional advice on my career / get career support Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To share my opinions about the arts and other artist's work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences Keeping my practice going over a long time Spending majority of time on artistic work Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Artistic growth and development Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Public acclaim from a non-specialist audience Easy Easy Easy Easy Neutral Easy Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Increased a little Increased a little Increased a lot Increased a little Stayed the same Increased a little Increased a little My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7996 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a little A lot more A lot larger Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance I set my own day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British No Woman (including trans women) No I have a separate studio that I rent Vocational training 1-3 years No Yes No Painting My use of materials has increased No change No change About the same Yes - up to 3 months No Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Middle or junior managers e.g. office manager, warehouse manager, restaurant manager Increased 15-20 hours Scotland Scotland Increased a lot 7951 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from my art practice I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries Part-time work Freelance work Private commissions Studio sales Other state benefits Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers I am / was represented by a gallery I got support from a membership organisation / union I have / had a tutor Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack qualifications achieved in the past Facebook Instagram TikTok WhatsApp Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Access professional advice on my career / get career support Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To share my opinions about the arts and other artist's work Shopping and research about art products and materials Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences To sell my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Spending majority of time on artistic work Making sales of work Artistic growth and development Receiving commissions to make new work Physical disabilities Mental health condition Very easy Very easy Very easy Easy Easy Very easy None of the above Expected but not very important I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Increased a little Stayed the same Increased a lot Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a little Increased a little I have started working in a studio for the first time (except during any period of formal education)
7995 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 Decreased a lot Increased a little Increased a lot A lot more A lot larger Yes No Finland United Kingdom No change No I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist White: Any other Yes Woman (including trans women) Yes I have a space in my home that I use as a studio I attended an institution outside of the UK Higher education (Graduate) I am currently studying to be an artist Yes Prefer not to say Yes Mixed media My use of materials has increased No change Yes Decreased a lot Decreased a lot Yes - up to 3 months Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Routine manual and service occupations e.g. van driver, cleaner, porter, waiter/waitress, bar staff About the same 30+ hours Scotland Increased a lot 7946 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries Freelance work Private commissions Studio sales Partner support Personal savings / private income Family dependents I got advice from individual artists / peers I got support from a membership organisation / union I have / had a tutor I got professional advice from friends Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack qualifications achieved in the past Facebook Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Shopping and research about art products and materials Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Getting public funding or grants Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Winning prizes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Easy Easy I have a low-speed or unreliable internet connection None of the above Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Increased a lot Stayed the same Increased a lot Stayed the same Increased a little Stayed the same Stayed the same My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7994 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 65-79 No change About the same No change A lot less A little smaller No No United Kingdom United Kingdom Increased a little No I set my own day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Man (including trans men) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio Further education (AS, A level, Diploma or NVQ level 2/3) 25-40 years No No No Richmond upon Thames Photography I use the same materials as before, but less of them Increased a lot No change About the same Yes - over 12 months Yes Independent/fee paying school (no bursary) Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Not applicable 20-25 hours London London Decreased a little 7998 426891644.0 2024/25 DACS I earn money from my art practice I earn money from job/s in the wider creative industries (e.g. web design, advertising, games, film etc) Freelance work Private commissions Studio sales Personal savings / private income Pension Only I am dependent on my income I did not get any career support Lack of income earned from art career Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Lack of a professional peer network Instagram Find out about arts news Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To sell my work Making sales of work Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Very easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Not important to me I have moved into London in the past year Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a little Increased a lot Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7993 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 20-34 About the same Increased a lot A lot more A lot larger Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British No Woman (including trans women) No I have a separate studio that I rent Higher education (Graduate) I am currently studying to be an artist Yes Yes No Painting My use of materials has increased Increased a lot Decreased a lot About the same Yes - up to 2 months Yes Independent/fee paying school (no bursary) Prefer not to say No I agree and give my permission Modern professional occupations e.g. teacher, nurse, social worker, artist, musician, software designer About the same 20-25 hours South East Yorkshire and Humber Increased a lot 7997 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from casual or occassional work Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Family or friends support Student loans Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers I have / had a tutor Lack of income earned from art career Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack of a professional peer network Lack of art-related training and skills development LinkedIn Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences Keeping my practice going over a long time Artistic growth and development Cognitive or learning disabilities Mental health condition Very easy Very easy Very easy Easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes I used to live in London but have left in the past year Increased a little Increased a little Increased a lot Increased a lot My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7992 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 20-34 No change About the same No change About the same A little larger Yes Prefer not to say Bangladesh Bangladesh No change I set my own day rate Asian or Asian British: Bangladeshi Prefer not to say Woman (including trans women) Prefer not to say I have a studio as part of my academic studies I attended an institution outside of the UK Vocational training 7-10 years Prefer not to say Prefer not to say Digital / internet No change No change About the same I don't know Independent/fee paying school (with bursary) Prefer not to say No I agree and give my permission About the same 1-5 hours Z - No Response 7996 426891644.0 2024/25 DACS I earn money from my art practice Part-time work Sponsorship and corporate funding Private commissions Online sales Family or friends support Personal savings / private income Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Instagram TikTok Telegram WhatsApp To sell my work Working internationally Easy Easy Difficult Easy Easy Very easy Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same
7991 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC Z - No response Z - No response I am currently studying to be an artist No Response No Response Painting I agree and give my permission Z - No Response 7990 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from casual or occassional work
7990 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC Z - No response Z - No response 7-10 years No Response No Response Moving image / video / film I agree and give my permission Z - No Response 7986 426891586.0 2024/25 FLAMIN I earn money from my art practice
7989 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC Z - No response Z - No response I have a separate studio that I rent 3-7 years No Response No Response Painting Yes - up to 1 month No I agree and give my permission 25-30 hours Z - No Response 7982 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) Part-time work Sales via commercial gallery Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers Lack of income earned from art career Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences
7988 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC Z - No response Z - No response I have a studio as a part of a residency/commission/project 1-3 years No Response No Response Interdisciplinary Yes - up to 2 months Yes I agree and give my permission 5-10 hours Z - No Response 7981 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries Part-time work Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Participatory practice / education projects Student loans Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers I got advice from a peer mentoring network / group I have / had a mentor I have / had a tutor Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Instagram Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work
7987 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC Z - No response Z - No response No Response No Response Z - No response I agree and give my permission Z - No Response 7974 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries
7986 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC Z - No response Z - No response No Response No Response Z - No response I agree and give my permission Z - No Response 7969 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries
7985 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC Z - No response Z - No response No Response No Response Z - No response I agree and give my permission Z - No Response 7967 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries
7984 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC Z - No response Z - No response No Response No Response Z - No response I agree and give my permission Z - No Response 7956 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries
7983 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC Z - No response Z - No response No Response No Response Z - No response I agree and give my permission Z - No Response 7944 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries
7982 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC Z - No response Z - No response No Response No Response Z - No response I agree and give my permission Z - No Response 7943 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries
7981 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC Z - No response Z - No response 25-40 years No Response No Response Photography I agree and give my permission Z - No Response 7960 426891644.0 2024/25 DACS I earn money from my art practice I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries
7980 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC Z - No response Z - No response 3-7 years No Response No Response Digital / internet I agree and give my permission Z - No Response 7955 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from my art practice I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) I earn money from job/s in the wider creative industries (e.g. web design, advertising, games, film etc) I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries I earn money from casual or occassional work Part-time work Freelance work Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Sponsorship and corporate funding Private commissions Exhibition fees Artist resale right Studio sales Sales via commercial gallery Partner support Family or friends support Income from shares and investments Student loans
7979 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC Z - No response Z - No response 3-7 years No Response No Response Sculpture I agree and give my permission Z - No Response 7939 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc)
7978 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 65-79 Decreased a lot Decreased a lot A lot less A lot smaller Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom Decreased a lot No The person / organisation paying me sets my day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British No Man (including trans men) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio Newcastle University Further education (AS, A level, Diploma or NVQ level 2/3) Over 40 years No No No Painting I use the same materials as before, but less of them Decreased a lot Decreased a lot Increased a little Yes - up to 12 months Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Modern professional occupations e.g. teacher, nurse, social worker, artist, musician, software designer 5-10 hours South East South East Decreased a lot 7995 426891644.0 2024/25 DACS I earn money from my art practice Freelance work Family dependents My work is / was distributed by a distributor I did not get any career support Lack of income earned from art career Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Facebook WhatsApp Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Receiving commissions to make new work Easy Easy Easy Neutral Easy Easy I have a low-speed or unreliable internet connection None of the above Not important to me I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Increased a little Stayed the same Increased a little Increased a lot Increased a lot My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7977 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 Decreased a lot Decreased a lot Decreased a lot A lot less About the same Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom Decreased a little I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance I set my own day rate White: Any other No Man (including trans men) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio St Andrews University Higher education (Graduate) 7-10 years No No No Wandsworth Photography My material use has not really changed Decreased a lot No change About the same Yes - over 12 months No Independent/fee paying school (no bursary) Prefer not to say No I agree and give my permission Senior managers and administrators e.g. finance manager, chief executive, director 15-20 hours London London Decreased a lot 7994 426891644.0 2024/25 DACS I earn money from job/s in the wider creative industries (e.g. web design, advertising, games, film etc) Part-time work Private commissions Online sales Studio sales Personal savings / private income Other I did not get any career support Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Discrimination on the basis of age Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To sell my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Making sales of work Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Winning prizes Working internationally Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Increased a lot Increased a little I have given up my studio because I can no longer afford it
7976 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 Decreased a little About the same Increased a little About the same About the same Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change Yes I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British No Woman (including trans women) Yes I have a space in my home that I use as a studio Westminster University Higher education (Graduate) 1-3 years Yes No No Collage I have switched to using cheaper materials Increased a lot Increased a little About the same Yes - over 12 months Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Senior managers and administrators e.g. finance manager, chief executive, director About the same 20-25 hours South East South East About the same 7993 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from casual or occassional work Casual / temporary work Partner support Family or friends support Income from property rental Student loans Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers I have / had a tutor I got professional advice from friends Lack of income earned from art career Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Instagram Find out about arts news Access professional advice on my career / get career support Share news and opportunities with artist friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Shopping and research about art products and materials Artistic growth and development Very easy Very easy Easy Neutral Very easy I have a low-speed or unreliable internet connection I am uncomfortable using new technologies to access the internet None of the above Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Stayed the same Increased a little Increased a little Increased a lot Increased a little My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7975 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 20-34 No change No change A little more A little larger Yes No Korea, South United Kingdom No change I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance I set my own day rate Asian or Asian British: Any other Prefer not to say Woman (including trans women) No Yes, as part of a course of studies I do not have a studio Goldsmiths, University of London Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 3-7 years No No Yes Newham Installation I use the same materials as before, but less of them No change No change About the same No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month I did not have any savings or reserves Overseas Prefer not to say I agree and give my permission Modern professional occupations e.g. teacher, nurse, social worker, artist, musician, software designer London 7992 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from casual or occassional work Part-time work Casual / temporary work Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Private commissions Online sales Family or friends support Personal savings / private income Private / bank loans Family dependents I got advice from individual artists / peers I have / had a tutor Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Difficulty accessing materials or equipment Impact of COVID-19 and lockdown Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack of a professional peer network Discrimination on the basis of race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin Instagram website Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Access professional advice on my career / get career support Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To share my opinions about the arts and other artist's work Shopping and research about art products and materials Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences To sell my work I don't know Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral I have a low-speed or unreliable internet connection None of the above Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little
7974 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 No change About the same No change About the same About the same No Yes United Kingdom United Kingdom No change Yes I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Woman (including trans women) No I have a studio as a part of a residency/commission/project Higher education (Graduate) I am currently studying to be an artist Yes No No Sculpture I use the same materials as before, but less of them No change No change About the same Yes - up to 3 months Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight Yes I agree and give my permission Semi-routine manual and service occupations e.g. postal worker, security guard, machine worker, receptionist, sales assistant About the same 10-15 hours Scotland London About the same 7991 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries Casual / temporary work Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Partner support Student loans Family dependents I got advice from individual artists / peers I got advice from a peer mentoring network / group I have / had a tutor Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Discrimination on the basis of age Discrimination on the basis of social background Discrimination on the basis of marriage / civil partnership status Facebook Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keeping my practice going over a long time Very difficult The equipment I use to access the internet is out of date / too old to access all content None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Budgeting Loan I used to live in London but have left in the past year Stayed the same My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7973 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 Decreased a lot About the same No change A little less A lot smaller Yes Yes United Kingdom United Kingdom Decreased a little I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance I set my own day rate Any other ethnic group No Woman (including trans women) No I have a separate studio that I own Slade School of Fine Art, University of London Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 25-40 years No Prefer not to say No Tower Hamlets Moving image / video / film I have switched to using cheaper materials Decreased a little Decreased a little About the same Yes - up to 12 months Yes Independent/fee paying school (no bursary) Bisexual No I agree and give my permission Modern professional occupations e.g. teacher, nurse, social worker, artist, musician, software designer About the same 10-15 hours London London Decreased a little 7989 426891586.0 2024/25 FLAMIN I earn money from my art practice I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) Part-time work Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Public commissions Studio sales Partner support Family or friends support Income from property rental Family dependents Employees (including studio assistants) I am / was represented by a gallery Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Discrimination on the basis of age Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Shopping and research about art products and materials Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Making people aware of a political issue / activism Making sales of work Commercial gallery representation Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Getting public funding or grants Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Receiving commissions to make new work Taking part in residency programmes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Public acclaim from a non-specialist audience Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Neutral Very easy None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes I currently live in London and have done so for the past year Increased a lot Stayed the same Increased a lot Increased a little Stayed the same Increased a lot My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7972 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 No change About the same No change A lot more A little larger Yes Yes Taiwan United Kingdom No change I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist Asian or Asian British: Chinese Yes Woman (including trans women) Prefer not to say I have a separate studio that I rent Royal College of Art Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 3-7 years No No Yes Greenwich Sculpture My use of materials has increased No change Yes Decreased a little Decreased a little Yes - up to 12 months Yes Selective state school (eg. Grammar) Heterosexual/Straight Yes I agree and give my permission Not applicable About the same 20-25 hours London Increased a lot 7988 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries Freelance work Residency fees Income from property rental Family dependents I got advice from individual artists / peers I have / had a tutor Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Facebook Instagram Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences Keeping my practice going over a long time Making sales of work Commercial gallery representation Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Getting public funding or grants Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Receiving commissions to make new work Taking part in residency programmes Winning prizes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Public acclaim from a non-specialist audience Working internationally Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy None of the above Expected but not very important Increased a little My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7971 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 Decreased a lot About the same Decreased a little A little more About the same Yes Yes United Kingdom United Kingdom Decreased a little No I set my own day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Woman (including trans women) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio Wolverhampton University Higher education (Graduate) Over 40 years No No No Painting My material use has not really changed No change Increased a lot About the same No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Modern professional occupations e.g. teacher, nurse, social worker, artist, musician, software designer About the same 15-20 hours South West West Midlands Increased a little 7987 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from my art practice Freelance work Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Private commissions Sales via commercial gallery Partner support Family dependents I got advice from individual artists / peers Lack of income earned from art career Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Facebook Instagram WhatsApp Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To share my opinions about the arts and other artist's work Shopping and research about art products and materials Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences To sell my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Making sales of work Commercial gallery representation Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Receiving commissions to make new work Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Public acclaim from a non-specialist audience Neutral Easy Neutral Neutral Easy Easy I share my internet connection with others, which slows it down None of the above Not important to me Money specifically aimed at artists I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Increased a little Stayed the same Increased a little Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a little Stayed the same My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7970 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 20-34 Decreased a little Increased a little Decreased a lot A lot less About the same Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change Yes The person / organisation paying me sets my day rate Mixed or multiple ethnic groups: White and Asian No Man (including trans men) Yes No, I have never had a studio I do not need a studio Glasgow School of Art Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 7-10 years Yes Prefer not to say No Drawing I use the same materials as before, but less of them No change No Decreased a little Decreased a little No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Gay Man I agree and give my permission Semi-routine manual and service occupations e.g. postal worker, security guard, machine worker, receptionist, sales assistant About the same Scotland Scotland About the same 7985 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from my art practice I earn money from casual or occassional work Part-time work Casual / temporary work Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Public commissions Sales via commercial gallery Only I am dependent on my income I did not get any career support Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Impact of COVID-19 and lockdown Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Discrimination on the basis of race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin Discrimination on the basis of social background Instagram Find out about arts news Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences Earning a living from art Making people aware of a political issue / activism Making sales of work Getting public funding or grants Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner Winning prizes Very difficult Very easy Neutral Easy Easy Easy I have a low-speed or unreliable internet connection I share my internet connection with others, which slows it down The equipment I use to access the internet is out of date / too old to access all content A screen reader Automatic dictation Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a little Increased a lot Stayed the same Increased a lot Increased a little My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7969 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 Decreased a lot About the same Decreased a little About the same A lot larger Yes No Singapore United Kingdom No change Yes I negotiate with my employer to set my day rate Mixed or multiple ethnic groups: White and Asian No Man (including trans men) No I have a separate studio that I rent Royal College of Art Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 3-7 years No No No Sculpture My material use has not really changed Increased a little Increased a little About the same Yes - up to 12 months Yes Independent/fee paying school (no bursary) Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Modern professional occupations e.g. teacher, nurse, social worker, artist, musician, software designer About the same 30+ hours East of England About the same 7961 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from my art practice I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) I earn money from job/s in the wider creative industries (e.g. web design, advertising, games, film etc) Freelance work Casual / temporary work Crowdfunding Sales via commercial gallery Family or friends support Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers I am / was represented by a gallery Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Difficulty accessing materials or equipment Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Making sales of work Commercial gallery representation Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Getting public funding or grants Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Very easy Very easy Very easy Easy Very easy Very easy I have a low-speed or unreliable internet connection None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts I intend to move into London in the next year Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a little Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a little Increased a lot My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7968 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 80+ Increased a little About the same No change About the same About the same Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change No I set my own day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Man (including trans men) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio Goldsmiths, University of London Higher education (Graduate) Over 40 years No No No Painting My material use has not really changed Increased a little No change About the same Yes - up to 12 months No Independent/fee paying school (with bursary) Heterosexual/Straight Yes I agree and give my permission Clerical and intermediate occupations e.g. secretary, nursery nurse, office clerk, call centre agent About the same 15-20 hours South East Yorkshire and Humber 7984 426891644.0 2024/25 DACS I earn money from my art practice Licensing / royalties from copyright Sales via commercial gallery Pension Family dependents I am / was represented by a gallery Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities I have never used social networks Earning a living from art Making sales of work Commercial gallery representation Winning prizes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Neutral Neutral None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a little Increased a little Stayed the same Increased a little Stayed the same My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7967 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 20-34 United Kingdom United Kingdom White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Woman (including trans women) No I have a separate studio that I rent 3-7 years No No Painting No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month Bisexual Yes I agree and give my permission 5-10 hours North East London 7983 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from my art practice I earn money from job/s in the wider creative industries (e.g. web design, advertising, games, film etc) Full-time work Private commissions Exhibition fees Online sales Studio sales Sales via commercial gallery Partner support Studio sublet Student loans Pension Only I am dependent on my income I did not get any career support Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack of a professional peer network Discrimination on the basis of social background Instagram Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences To sell my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Making sales of work Commercial gallery representation Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Receiving commissions to make new work Taking part in residency programmes Winning prizes Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Public acclaim from a non-specialist audience Working internationally
7966 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 20-34 No change Decreased a little No change A little less A little smaller Yes No France United Kingdom Increased a little I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance The person / organisation paying me sets my day rate White: Any other No Non-binary Prefer not to say I have a studio as a part of a residency/commission/project University of the Arts London: Chelsea College of Arts Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 3-7 years No Yes Yes Islington Sculpture I use the same materials as before, but less of them Decreased a little Increased a little Increased a lot Yes - up to 2 months Yes Overseas Queer Yes I agree and give my permission Modern professional occupations e.g. teacher, nurse, social worker, artist, musician, software designer About the same 15-20 hours London 7980 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries Part-time work Casual / temporary work Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Personal savings / private income Student loans Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers I have / had a tutor I got professional advice from friends Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Difficulty accessing materials or equipment Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack of a professional peer network Lack of art-related training and skills development Discrimination on the basis of gender identity Discrimination on the basis of disability Discrimination on the basis of age Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Getting public funding or grants Artistic growth and development Taking part in residency programmes Working internationally Mental health condition Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy I have a low-speed or unreliable internet connection None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Mental health / wellbeing support helpline I currently live in London and have done so for the past year I intend to move out of London in the next year Increased a little Stayed the same Increased a little Decreased a little Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a little
7965 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 No change Increased a little No change About the same A little smaller Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change Yes I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist White: Irish No Woman (including trans women) No I have a separate studio that I rent University of the Arts London: Camberwell College of Arts Higher education (Graduate) 3-7 years No No No Lewisham Painting I have switched to using cheaper materials Increased a little Increased a lot Increased a little No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month I did not have any savings or reserves Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight Yes I agree and give my permission Senior managers and administrators e.g. finance manager, chief executive, director About the same 10-15 hours London East of England Decreased a lot 7979 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from job/s in the wider creative industries (e.g. web design, advertising, games, film etc) Part-time work Freelance work Studio sales Income from property rental Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers I got advice from a peer mentoring network / group I have / had a tutor Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Access professional advice on my career / get career support Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To share my opinions about the arts and other artist's work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences To sell my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Spending majority of time on artistic work Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes I intend to move out of London in the next year Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same I have started working in a studio for the first time (except during any period of formal education) My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7964 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 65-79 Decreased a lot Decreased a lot Decreased a lot A lot less A lot smaller Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom Decreased a lot Yes I set my own day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Man (including trans men) No Yes, but I no longer need it I do not have a studio Southampton University Higher education (Graduate) Over 40 years No No No Islington Z - Other I use the same materials as before, but less of them Decreased a lot No Decreased a lot Decreased a lot Yes - up to 3 months Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Gay Man I agree and give my permission Middle or junior managers e.g. office manager, warehouse manager, restaurant manager Decreased London South West Decreased a lot 7978 426891644.0 2024/25 DACS I earn money from casual or occassional work Part-time work Artist resale right Personal savings / private income Pension Only I am dependent on my income I did not get any career support Lack of income earned from art career Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Discrimination on the basis of age Facebook Instagram TikTok WhatsApp Share news and opportunities with artist friends Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner Very easy Very easy Very easy Easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Expected but not very important I currently live in London and have done so for the past year Stayed the same Decreased a lot Decreased a lot Increased a lot Decreased a lot Increased a lot Decreased a lot I have given up my studio because I can no longer afford it
7963 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 Decreased a lot Increased a little No change A little more A little smaller Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change Yes I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Woman (including trans women) No I have a separate studio that I rent Heriot-Watt University Higher education (Graduate) 3-7 years No No No Painting I have switched to using cheaper materials No change No change About the same No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month I did not have any savings or reserves Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight Yes I agree and give my permission Technical and craft occupations e.g. fitter, plumber, printer, electrician About the same 25-30 hours Scotland West Midlands About the same 7977 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from my art practice Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Sales via commercial gallery Partner support Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers I have / had a mentor Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Impact of COVID-19 and lockdown Lack of support and encouragement from family or friends LinkedIn Facebook Instagram WhatsApp Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To share my opinions about the arts and other artist's work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Commercial gallery representation Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Getting public funding or grants Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Receiving commissions to make new work Taking part in residency programmes Winning prizes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Money specifically aimed at artists I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Decreased a lot Increased a lot Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a lot Increased a little My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7962 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 Decreased a little Increased a lot Decreased a lot A lot less About the same Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change Yes I negotiate with my employer to set my day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Man (including trans men) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio University of the Arts London: Central Saint Martins Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 3-7 years Yes Yes No Southwark Drawing My material use has not really changed Increased a little Increased a lot Increased a lot No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month I did not have any savings or reserves Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Gay Man No I agree and give my permission Technical and craft occupations e.g. fitter, plumber, printer, electrician Decreased 10-15 hours London Scotland Decreased a lot 7976 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from my art practice I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) Part-time work Full-time work Freelance work Casual / temporary work Participatory practice / education projects Licensing / royalties from copyright Online sales Studio sales Sales via commercial gallery Partner support Private / bank loans Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers I got professional advice from friends Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Difficulty accessing materials or equipment Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack of a professional peer network Lack of art-related training and skills development Discrimination on the basis of age Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Access professional advice on my career / get career support Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To share my opinions about the arts and other artist's work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences To sell my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Making people aware of a political issue / activism Making sales of work Commercial gallery representation Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Getting public funding or grants Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Receiving commissions to make new work Taking part in residency programmes Winning prizes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Public acclaim from a non-specialist audience Working internationally Other Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy I am uncomfortable using new technologies to access the internet None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Mental health / wellbeing support helpline I currently live in London and have done so for the past year Other Increased a lot Stayed the same Increased a little Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a little Increased a little I have given up my studio because I can no longer afford it
7961 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 Decreased a little Decreased a little Increased a little A little less Yes Yes United Kingdom United Kingdom Increased a little Yes I set my own day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Woman (including trans women) No I have a studio as part of my academic studies Chichester University Higher education (Graduate) 25-40 years No No No Richmond upon Thames Ceramics I have switched to using cheaper materials Decreased a little No Decreased a little Decreased a little Yes - up to 6 months Yes Independent/fee paying school (no bursary) Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Clerical and intermediate occupations e.g. secretary, nursery nurse, office clerk, call centre agent About the same 30+ hours London South East Increased a little 7941 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) Part-time work Sales via commercial gallery Income from property rental Family dependents I have / had a tutor Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack of a professional peer network Discrimination on the basis of age I used to use social networks, but stopped Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Making people aware of a political issue / activism Making sales of work Commercial gallery representation Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Getting public funding or grants Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Receiving commissions to make new work Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner Taking part in residency programmes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Very easy Very easy Very easy Easy Neutral Very easy None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Other Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a little Increased a little Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a little I have given up my studio for another reason
7960 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 Decreased a little Decreased a lot Decreased a lot A lot less About the same Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change Yes I set my own day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Woman (including trans women) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio Nottingham Trent University Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 1-3 years No No No Sculpture I use the same materials as before, but less of them Increased a little Decreased a little Increased a lot No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Technical and craft occupations e.g. fitter, plumber, printer, electrician Decreased 1-5 hours East Midlands West Midlands Decreased a lot 7975 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries I earn money from casual or occassional work Freelance work Partner support Family or friends support Student loans Only I am dependent on my income I have / had a tutor Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Difficulty accessing materials or equipment Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Discrimination on the basis of age LinkedIn Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Spending majority of time on artistic work Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Getting public funding or grants Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Taking part in residency programmes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Increased a lot Stayed the same Increased a little Increased a lot Stayed the same Increased a little Increased a little My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7959 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 65-79 No change About the same Increased a lot About the same About the same Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change No I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Man (including trans men) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio University of the Arts London: Central Saint Martins Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 3-7 years No No No Photography My material use has not really changed Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot Yes - over 12 months No Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight Yes I agree and give my permission Technical and craft occupations e.g. fitter, plumber, printer, electrician 5-10 hours Scotland Scotland Increased a lot 7973 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries Full-time work Freelance work Private commissions Online sales Partner support Family or friends support Personal savings / private income Income from property rental Family dependents I got advice from a peer mentoring network / group I have / had a coach Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Instagram Find out about arts news Access professional advice on my career / get career support Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To sell my work Earning a living from art Commercial gallery representation Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Winning prizes Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Not important to me I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Increased a lot My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7958 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 Increased a little Increased a lot No change A little more A lot smaller Yes No Chile United Kingdom Increased a little No I set my own day rate Latin American No Man (including trans men) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio Higher education (Graduate) 3-7 years No No Yes Waltham Forest Painting My material use has not really changed Increased a little No change About the same Yes - up to 12 months Yes Independent/fee paying school (no bursary) Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Traditional professional occupations e.g. accountant, solicitor, scientist, medical practitioner About the same 25-30 hours London About the same 7972 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from my art practice Private commissions Online sales Studio sales Sales via commercial gallery Partner support Personal savings / private income Family dependents I got advice from individual artists / peers I got advice from a peer mentoring network / group I have / had a mentor I have / had a tutor My work is / was distributed by a distributor Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Discrimination on the basis of race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To share my opinions about the arts and other artist's work Shopping and research about art products and materials Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences To sell my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Making sales of work Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Winning prizes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Public acclaim from a non-specialist audience Working internationally Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes I currently live in London and have done so for the past year Increased a little Stayed the same Increased a little Stayed the same My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7957 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 Decreased a little Increased a lot Increased a lot About the same About the same Yes Yes United Kingdom United Kingdom Decreased a little I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist White: Irish Yes Woman (including trans women) Yes I have a separate studio that I rent De Montfort University Higher education (Graduate) 3-7 years No No Yes Lambeth Interdisciplinary My material use has not really changed Increased a lot Increased a little About the same Yes - up to 3 months Yes Selective state school (eg. Grammar) Queer No I agree and give my permission Routine manual and service occupations e.g. van driver, cleaner, porter, waiter/waitress, bar staff About the same 5-10 hours London Northern Ireland Increased a little 7971 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from job/s in the wider creative industries (e.g. web design, advertising, games, film etc) Part-time work Private commissions Studio sales Partner support Family dependents I got advice from individual artists / peers I got advice from a career development organisation I have / had a mentor Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack qualifications achieved in the past Discrimination on the basis of social background Instagram WhatsApp Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Making people aware of a political issue / activism Getting public funding or grants Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Receiving commissions to make new work Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner Taking part in residency programmes Winning prizes Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes I currently live in London and have done so for the past year Increased a lot Increased a little Stayed the same Increased a little Increased a little Increased a lot Increased a little My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7956 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 20-34 Decreased a lot Decreased a lot Decreased a lot A little less A little larger Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom Increased a little Yes The person / organisation paying me sets my day rate Any other ethnic group Yes Z - Prefer not to say Prefer not to say Yes, but I can no longer afford it I do not have a studio Greenwich University Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 7-10 years No Yes No Performance / live art I can no longer afford to use the same materials Decreased a little Increased a little Increased a lot No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Prefer not to say I agree and give my permission Clerical and intermediate occupations e.g. secretary, nursery nurse, office clerk, call centre agent Decreased East Midlands East Midlands Decreased a little 7959 426891586.0 2024/25 FLAMIN I earn money from my art practice I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) I earn money from job/s in the wider creative industries (e.g. web design, advertising, games, film etc) I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries I earn money from casual or occassional work Part-time work Freelance work Casual / temporary work Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Private commissions Public commissions Charity funded commissions Residency fees Online sales Sales via commercial gallery Family or friends support Artistic collaborators or peers I got advice from individual artists / peers I got advice from a peer mentoring network / group I got advice from a career development organisation I have / had a mentor Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Impact of COVID-19 and lockdown Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack of a professional peer network Discrimination on the basis of race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin Discrimination on the basis of gender identity Discrimination on the basis of disability Discrimination on the basis of age Discrimination on the basis of social background Facebook Instagram TikTok WhatsApp Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Access professional advice on my career / get career support Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To share my opinions about the arts and other artist's work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences To sell my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Making sales of work Getting public funding or grants Artistic growth and development Receiving commissions to make new work Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner Winning prizes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Public acclaim from a non-specialist audience Mental health condition Other long term/chronic conditions Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy I share my internet connection with others, which slows it down None of the above Not important to me Money specifically aimed at artists I used to live in London but have left in the past year I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Increased a lot Stayed the same Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Increased a lot I have given up my studio because I can no longer afford it
7955 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 20-34 Decreased a lot Decreased a lot Increased a lot A little more A little smaller Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change No I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist White: Irish No Man (including trans men) No I have a separate studio that I rent I attended an institution outside of the UK Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 7-10 years No No Yes Painting My use of materials has increased Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot Yes - up to 6 months Yes Selective state school (eg. Grammar) Heterosexual/Straight Yes I agree and give my permission Traditional professional occupations e.g. accountant, solicitor, scientist, medical practitioner Increased 15-20 hours Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Increased a lot 7970 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from my art practice I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries I earn money from casual or occassional work Part-time work Full-time work Freelance work Casual / temporary work Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Residency fees Online sales Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers I got advice from a peer mentoring network / group I have / had a mentor I have / had a tutor I got discounted technical support / materials I got professional advice from friends Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack of a professional peer network Lack of support and encouragement from family or friends Lack of art-related training and skills development Discrimination on the basis of race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin Discrimination on the basis of migration status Discrimination on the basis of social background Discrimination on the basis of religion or belief Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Access professional advice on my career / get career support Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To share my opinions about the arts and other artist's work Shopping and research about art products and materials Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences To sell my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Spending majority of time on artistic work Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Artistic growth and development Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy The place where I mostly access the internet is not private enough to take part in video calls Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Food bank Money for general (non-arts specialist) cost of living support Money specifically aimed at artists Mental health / wellbeing support helpline I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Increased a lot Decreased a lot Increased a little Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a lot Increased a little I have given up my studio because I can no longer afford it I have had to begin sharing my studio / subletting a studio
7954 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC Z - Prefer not to say No change No change Yes No Ghana United Kingdom No change Yes I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Prefer not to say Woman (including trans women) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio University of the Arts London: Central Saint Martins Higher education (Graduate) 10-15 years No Prefer not to say No Southwark Sculpture No change No change Yes - up to 6 months No Overseas Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Traditional professional occupations e.g. accountant, solicitor, scientist, medical practitioner 5-10 hours London 7968 426891509.0 2024/25 Artquest I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries Other state benefits Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers I have / had a mentor Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack of a professional peer network Lack of support and encouragement from family or friends Discrimination on the basis of gender identity I have never used social networks I don't know Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Not important to me Mental health / wellbeing support helpline Other I currently live in London and have done so for the past year Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same
7953 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 Decreased a little Increased a little Decreased a little A little less A little smaller Yes Yes United Kingdom United Kingdom No change I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance The person / organisation paying me sets my day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British No Woman (including trans women) No I have a separate studio that I rent Royal College of Art Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 10-15 years Yes No No Painting I can no longer afford to use the same materials Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Yes - up to 6 months Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Senior managers and administrators e.g. finance manager, chief executive, director About the same 15-20 hours South West North West Decreased a lot 7962 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from my art practice Sales via commercial gallery Family dependents I got advice from individual artists / peers I am / was represented by a gallery Lack of income earned from art career Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Impact of COVID-19 and lockdown Lack of a professional peer network Lack of support and encouragement from family or friends Discrimination on the basis of gender identity Discrimination on the basis of age Discrimination on the basis of maternity / paternity / pregnancy Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To share my opinions about the arts and other artist's work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences To sell my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Making people aware of a political issue / activism Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience I don't know Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Not important to me Other I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Increased a lot Decreased a little Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same I have had to find a cheaper studio
7952 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 Increased a lot Increased a little No change About the same About the same Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change Yes I set my own day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British No Woman (including trans women) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio Royal College of Art Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 25-40 years No No No Croydon Sculpture I use the same materials as before, but less of them Increased a little No change About the same Yes - over 12 months No Independent/fee paying school (no bursary) Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Modern professional occupations e.g. teacher, nurse, social worker, artist, musician, software designer About the same 10-15 hours London London About the same 7966 426891644.0 2024/25 DACS I earn money from my art practice Private commissions Public commissions Exhibition fees Licensing / royalties from copyright Sales via commercial gallery Partner support Income from shares and investments Personal savings / private income Only I am dependent on my income I am / was represented by a gallery Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Impact of COVID-19 and lockdown LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Keep in touch with professional contacts Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Getting public funding or grants Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Receiving commissions to make new work Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Working internationally Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy I have a low-speed or unreliable internet connection None of the above Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts I sometimes live in London, and sometimes live elsewhere Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a little Increased a little Increased a lot My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7951 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 No change Decreased a lot No change About the same About the same Yes No Italy United Kingdom No change I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist White: Any other No Man (including trans men) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio Other (please specify) Higher education (Graduate) 10-15 years No No No Painting I can no longer afford to use the same materials No change Increased a little About the same Yes - over 12 months Yes Overseas Gay Man I agree and give my permission Not applicable Decreased 20-25 hours North West About the same 7965 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries Part-time work Freelance work Studio sales Partner support Personal savings / private income Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers I got advice from a peer mentoring network / group I have / had a mentor Lack of income earned from art career Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack of a professional peer network Facebook Instagram WhatsApp Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To share my opinions about the arts and other artist's work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences I don't know Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes I used to live in London but have left in the past year Stayed the same Decreased a lot Stayed the same Decreased a lot Decreased a lot Decreased a lot Increased a little I have given up my studio because I can no longer afford it
7950 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 No change Increased a little Increased a little A little more A little larger Yes Yes Korea, South United Kingdom No change Yes I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist Asian or Asian British: Any other Yes Woman (including trans women) No Yes, but I can no longer afford it I do not have a studio Royal College of Art Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) Less than 1 year Yes No Yes Kensington and Chelsea Mixed media My material use has not really changed No change No change Increased a little Yes - up to 3 months Yes Overseas Heterosexual/Straight I agree and give my permission Clerical and intermediate occupations e.g. secretary, nursery nurse, office clerk, call centre agent About the same London Increased a little 7964 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from casual or occassional work Casual / temporary work Partner support Personal savings / private income Private / bank loans Only I am dependent on my income I did not get any career support Lack of income earned from art career Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Difficulty accessing materials or equipment Lack of a professional peer network Lack qualifications achieved in the past Discrimination on the basis of age Discrimination on the basis of social background Pinterest Facebook Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Earning a living from art Commercial gallery representation Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Artistic growth and development Receiving commissions to make new work Taking part in residency programmes Winning prizes Working internationally Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy I share my internet connection with others, which slows it down None of the above Expected but not very important I currently live in London and have done so for the past year Increased a little Stayed the same Increased a little Increased a little Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a little I have given up my studio because I can no longer afford it
7949 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 Yes Yes Germany United Kingdom White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Woman (including trans women) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio Northumbria University 3-7 years No No Textiles No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Prefer not to say No I agree and give my permission 5-10 hours North East 7963 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Online sales Income from property rental Other state benefits Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers I have / had a mentor I have / had a coach Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Impact of COVID-19 and lockdown Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To share my opinions about the arts and other artist's work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences To sell my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Making people aware of a political issue / activism Making sales of work Getting public funding or grants Artistic growth and development Receiving commissions to make new work Winning prizes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Working internationally Very easy Very easy Easy Easy Easy Very easy I share my internet connection with others, which slows it down None of the above
7948 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 No change About the same Increased a little A little more About the same Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Woman (including trans women) No I have a studio as part of my academic studies Sheffield Hallam University Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) I am currently studying to be an artist No No No Ceramics I use the same materials as before, but less of them Decreased a lot No Decreased a little Decreased a little I don't know No Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Routine manual and service occupations e.g. van driver, cleaner, porter, waiter/waitress, bar staff About the same 10-15 hours East Midlands East Midlands About the same 7958 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries Full-time work Employees (including studio assistants) I got advice from individual artists / peers I have / had a tutor Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities LinkedIn Instagram Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Making sales of work Getting public funding or grants Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Receiving commissions to make new work Taking part in residency programmes Winning prizes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Working internationally Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Stayed the same Increased a lot Increased a little
7947 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 65-79 No change Decreased a little No change About the same About the same Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom Increased a lot Yes I set my own day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Other No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio Other (please specify) Higher education (Graduate) Over 40 years No No No Painting My material use has not really changed No change No change About the same No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month I did not have any savings or reserves Selective state school (eg. Grammar) In another way (please specify) No I agree and give my permission Clerical and intermediate occupations e.g. secretary, nursery nurse, office clerk, call centre agent About the same 30+ hours South West South West About the same 7957 426891644.0 2024/25 DACS I earn money from my art practice Freelance work Private commissions Exhibition fees Licensing / royalties from copyright Studio sales Sales via commercial gallery Pension Only I am dependent on my income I did not get any career support Lack of income earned from art career Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Discrimination on the basis of age Instagram WhatsApp Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Making sales of work Commercial gallery representation Getting public funding or grants Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Receiving commissions to make new work Winning prizes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Decreased a lot Stayed the same Increased a little Stayed the same Stayed the same My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7946 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 65-79 No change No change A lot more A lot larger Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change Yes I set my own day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Man (including trans men) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio Kent University Higher education (Graduate) 3-7 years No No No Westminster Socially engaged practice My material use has not really changed No change No change About the same Yes - over 12 months No Selective state school (eg. Grammar) Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Middle or junior managers e.g. office manager, warehouse manager, restaurant manager 25-30 hours London South East Increased a lot 7954 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries Personal savings / private income Family dependents I got advice from individual artists / peers I got advice from a peer mentoring network / group I have / had a tutor Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Making people aware of a political issue / activism Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Increased a little Increased a little
7945 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 No change Increased a little Increased a lot A lot more A little larger Yes Yes United Kingdom United Kingdom No change Yes I set my own day rate Black or Black British: Caribbean Yes Woman (including trans women) No Yes, as part of a course of studies I do not have a studio Other (please specify) Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 15-25 years Yes No No Textiles I have switched to using cheaper materials Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month No Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight I agree and give my permission Modern professional occupations e.g. teacher, nurse, social worker, artist, musician, software designer About the same South West Wales Increased a little 7953 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) Full-time work Student loans Family dependents I got advice from individual artists / peers I got advice from a peer mentoring network / group I have / had a tutor I got professional advice from friends Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Discrimination on the basis of race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin Discrimination on the basis of maternity / paternity / pregnancy Pinterest LinkedIn Instagram WhatsApp Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Access professional advice on my career / get career support Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences Making people aware of a political issue / activism Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Artistic growth and development Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner Very easy Very easy Very easy Easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Food bank Cost of Living payment (based on low income, disability, and/or receiving state pension) I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7944 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 Decreased a lot Decreased a lot Decreased a lot A lot less A lot smaller Yes Yes United Kingdom United Kingdom No change I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance I set my own day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Woman (including trans women) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio Solent University Higher education (Graduate) 15-25 years No No No Book arts I use the same materials as before, but less of them No change Increased a lot About the same Yes - up to 3 months Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Prefer not to say No I agree and give my permission Semi-routine manual and service occupations e.g. postal worker, security guard, machine worker, receptionist, sales assistant Decreased 10-15 hours South East South East 7950 426891644.0 2024/25 DACS I earn money from my art practice I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) Freelance work Private commissions Licensing / royalties from copyright Partner support Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers My work is / was distributed by a distributor Lack of income earned from art career Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Lack of support and encouragement from family or friends Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Instagram I rarely use social media now Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Artistic growth and development Receiving commissions to make new work Winning prizes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Public acclaim from a non-specialist audience Easy Easy Easy Easy Difficult Easy None of the above Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a little Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a little Stayed the same My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7943 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 No change No change A little more A little smaller Yes Prefer not to say Germany United Kingdom No change I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist White: Any other No Woman (including trans women) No I have a studio as part of my academic studies I attended an institution outside of the UK Higher education (Graduate) I am currently studying to be an artist No No Yes Lambeth Sculpture My use of materials has increased Decreased a lot No Decreased a lot Decreased a little I don't know Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Prefer not to say Yes I agree and give my permission Modern professional occupations e.g. teacher, nurse, social worker, artist, musician, software designer 15-20 hours London Increased a lot 7949 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries Casual / temporary work Partner support Personal savings / private income Income from property rental Only I am dependent on my income I have / had a tutor Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack of a professional peer network Discrimination on the basis of age Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work I don't know Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts I currently live in London and have done so for the past year Stayed the same Increased a little My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7942 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 No change About the same No change A little less A little larger Yes Yes United Kingdom United Kingdom Increased a little Yes I set my own day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Man (including trans men) No I have a separate studio that I rent Salford University Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) No Yes No Sculpture I use the same materials as before, but less of them No change No change About the same Yes - over 12 months No Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight Yes I agree and give my permission Traditional professional occupations e.g. accountant, solicitor, scientist, medical practitioner About the same 10-15 hours North West North West About the same 7948 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries Personal savings / private income Family dependents I got advice from individual artists / peers Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Discrimination on the basis of religion or belief Facebook Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Shopping and research about art products and materials Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences Keeping my practice going over a long time Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Taking part in residency programmes Hearing impairment/Deaf Cognitive or learning disabilities Mental health condition Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy I have a low-speed or unreliable internet connection I share my internet connection with others, which slows it down None of the above Not important to me I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Stayed the same Increased a little Increased a little I have had to begin sharing my studio / subletting a studio My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7941 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 No change Increased a lot Yes Yes United Kingdom United Kingdom No change No I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British No Man (including trans men) No No, I have never had a studio I do not need a studio Loughborough University Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) I am currently studying to be an artist No No Yes Painting No change No change I don't know No Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight I agree and give my permission Modern professional occupations e.g. teacher, nurse, social worker, artist, musician, software designer South West Wales 7947 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries Part-time work Family dependents I got advice from individual artists / peers Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Instagram Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Spending majority of time on artistic work Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Not important to me Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same
7940 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 No change Increased a lot Increased a lot A lot larger Yes No China United Kingdom No change Yes I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist Asian or Asian British: Chinese No Woman (including trans women) No I have a studio as part of my academic studies Royal College of Art Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) I am currently studying to be an artist No No Yes Kensington and Chelsea Painting My use of materials has increased Decreased a lot No No change Decreased a lot Yes - over 12 months Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Bisexual No I agree and give my permission Not applicable About the same 30+ hours London About the same 7945 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from my art practice Freelance work Online sales Studio sales Sales via commercial gallery Personal savings / private income Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers I have / had a mentor I have / had a tutor I got professional advice from friends Instagram WeChat WhatsApp Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To share my opinions about the arts and other artist's work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences To sell my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Making sales of work Commercial gallery representation Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Getting public funding or grants Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Receiving commissions to make new work Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner Taking part in residency programmes Winning prizes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Public acclaim from a non-specialist audience Working internationally Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Expected but not very important Money specifically aimed at artists I currently live in London and have done so for the past year Decreased a lot Stayed the same Increased a lot Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a lot My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7939 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 Decreased a little About the same Increased a lot A little more A lot larger Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist Any other ethnic group Yes Man (including trans men) No I have a separate studio that I rent Oxford University Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 3-7 years No Yes Performance / live art My use of materials has increased Decreased a little No Increased a little Decreased a little No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month Yes Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Technical and craft occupations e.g. fitter, plumber, printer, electrician About the same 5-10 hours South East London Increased a little 7942 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from job/s in the wider creative industries (e.g. web design, advertising, games, film etc) Part-time work I got advice from individual artists / peers Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Difficulty accessing materials or equipment Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Instagram Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences Keeping my practice going over a long time Artistic growth and development Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral I have a low-speed or unreliable internet connection The equipment I use to access the internet is out of date / too old to access all content None of the above I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Increased a lot Increased a little Increased a little My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7938 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 Increased a little Increased a little Yes No Spain United Kingdom Increased a little No I set my own day rate White: Roma Yes Woman (including trans women) Yes Yes, but I can no longer afford it I do not have a studio University of the Arts London: London College of Communication Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 15-25 years No No Yes Hackney Photography Increased a little Increased a little Yes - up to 3 months No Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Prefer not to say I agree and give my permission Semi-routine manual and service occupations e.g. postal worker, security guard, machine worker, receptionist, sales assistant London 7940 426891644.0 2024/25 DACS I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) Part-time work Freelance work Private commissions Only I am dependent on my income I did not get any career support Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Difficulty accessing materials or equipment Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Discrimination on the basis of race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin Instagram WhatsApp Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Access professional advice on my career / get career support Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Shopping and research about art products and materials Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences Keeping my practice going over a long time Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner Neutral Neutral Neutral Difficult Difficult Difficult None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts I currently live in London and have done so for the past year Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Stayed the same Increased a little
7937 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 65-79 Decreased a lot About the same No change A little more A little smaller Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change Yes The person / organisation paying me sets my day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Woman (including trans women) No I have a separate studio that I rent Brighton University Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 15-25 years Yes No No Painting I have switched to using cheaper materials Increased a lot No Decreased a little Decreased a little No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month I did not have any savings or reserves Selective state school (eg. Grammar) Heterosexual/Straight Yes I agree and give my permission Modern professional occupations e.g. teacher, nurse, social worker, artist, musician, software designer About the same 15-20 hours South East North West Increased a lot 7938 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from job/s in the wider creative industries (e.g. web design, advertising, games, film etc) Part-time work Sales via commercial gallery Partner support Private / bank loans Pension Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from a peer mentoring network / group I have / had a mentor Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Instagram Website Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Making sales of work Commercial gallery representation Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Receiving commissions to make new work Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner Taking part in residency programmes Winning prizes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Public acclaim from a non-specialist audience Working internationally Easy Easy Neutral Neutral Difficult Neutral I have a low-speed or unreliable internet connection Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Cost of Living payment (based on low income, disability, and/or receiving state pension) I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Increased a lot Increased a little Increased a little Stayed the same Increased a little Increased a little My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7936 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 65-79 No change About the same No change A little more A little larger Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change Yes I set my own day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Man (including trans men) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio Other (please specify) Higher education (Graduate) Over 40 years No No No Photography My material use has not really changed No change No Decreased a lot Decreased a lot Yes - over 12 months Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Prefer not to say No I agree and give my permission Technical and craft occupations e.g. fitter, plumber, printer, electrician About the same 10-15 hours Scotland Scotland Increased a little 7937 426891644.0 2024/25 DACS I earn money from my art practice Freelance work Licensing / royalties from copyright Family or friends support Personal savings / private income Pension Family dependents I did not get any career support Lack of income earned from art career Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Artistic growth and development Very easy Very easy Very easy Easy Very easy Easy None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Increased a little Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7935 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 65-79 No change No change About the same About the same Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Man (including trans men) No No, I have never had a studio I do not have a studio Glasgow University Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 25-40 years No No No Photography My material use has not really changed Increased a little No change About the same I don't know No Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight I agree and give my permission Not applicable Scotland Scotland About the same 7936 426891644.0 2024/25 DACS I earn money from my art practice Personal savings / private income Pension Only I am dependent on my income I did not get any career support Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs I have never used social networks I don't know Very easy Very easy Very easy Neutral Neutral Very easy None of the above Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Other I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same
7934 2025-02-01 00:00:00 UTC 65-79 Yes No United Kingdom Germany White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Man (including trans men) No Yes, but I no longer need it I do not need a studio Other (please specify) Higher education (Graduate) Over 40 years No No Yes Z - Other I don't know No Independent/fee paying school (no bursary) Prefer not to say I agree and give my permission Modern professional occupations e.g. teacher, nurse, social worker, artist, musician, software designer Z - No Response South East 7553 426891644.0 2024/25 DACS Pension Only I am dependent on my income I did not get any career support I am retired Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Making sales of work Receiving commissions to make new work Easy Neutral Neutral Difficult Neutral Neutral I have a low-speed or unreliable internet connection I am uncomfortable using new technologies to access the internet None of the above Not important to me Other Other Increased a little
7933 2024-12-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 Decreased a lot Increased a lot Decreased a little A little less About the same Yes Yes Nigeria South Africa Increased a little No I set my own day rate Black or Black British: African No Man (including trans men) No I have a separate studio that I rent Other (please specify) Further education (AS, A level, Diploma or NVQ level 2/3) 15-25 years Yes No Yes Painting I use the same materials as before, but less of them No change No change About the same Yes - up to 6 months Yes Independent/fee paying school (no bursary) No I agree and give my permission Modern professional occupations e.g. teacher, nurse, social worker, artist, musician, software designer About the same 25-30 hours Z - No Response Increased a little 7474 426891509.0 2024/25 Artquest I earn money from my art practice I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) I earn money from job/s in the wider creative industries (e.g. web design, advertising, games, film etc) I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries Freelance work Private commissions Public commissions Participatory practice / education projects Studio sales Family dependents I did not get any career support Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Lack of a professional peer network Discrimination on the basis of migration status Facebook Instagram Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To sell my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Receiving commissions to make new work Winning prizes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Expected but not very important Other Other Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot Stayed the same Increased a lot Increased a little My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7932 2024-04-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 Decreased a lot Increased a little Increased a little About the same About the same Prefer not to say Prefer not to say United Kingdom United Kingdom No change I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance The person / organisation paying me sets my day rate Black or Black British: Any other Woman (including trans women) No I have a separate studio that I rent Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 15-25 years No No Prefer not to say Painting I use the same materials as before, but less of them Decreased a little Increased a little About the same No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month I did not have any savings or reserves Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight No Not applicable About the same 1-5 hours Yorkshire and Humber Yorkshire and Humber About the same 7323 426891509.0 2024/25 Artquest I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) Part-time work Freelance work Public commissions Family dependents I got advice from individual artists / peers I got advice from a peer mentoring network / group Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack of art-related training and skills development Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Shopping and research about art products and materials Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences Keeping my practice going over a long time Receiving commissions to make new work Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Easy Easy Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral I have a low-speed or unreliable internet connection None of the above Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Other Other Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a little Stayed the same Increased a little Increased a little My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7931 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 20-34 No change Increased a little Increased a lot A little more A little larger Yes Yes Peru United Kingdom No change I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance I set my own day rate Latin American No Non-binary Prefer not to say Yes, but I can no longer afford it I do not have a studio University of the Arts London: Central Saint Martins Higher education (Graduate) 1-3 years Yes Yes Yes Brent Interdisciplinary My use of materials has increased Increased a little Increased a lot Increased a lot No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month Yes Overseas Prefer not to say I agree and give my permission Modern professional occupations e.g. teacher, nurse, social worker, artist, musician, software designer About the same London Increased a little 7719 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from casual or occassional work Casual / temporary work Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Crowdfunding Sponsorship and corporate funding Exhibition fees Private / bank loans Family dependents I got advice from individual artists / peers I have / had a tutor Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack qualifications achieved in the past Discrimination on the basis of race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin Discrimination on the basis of migration status Discrimination on the basis of gender identity Discrimination on the basis of disability Discrimination on the basis of social background Instagram Find out about arts news Keep in touch with professional contacts Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Making people aware of a political issue / activism Making sales of work Commercial gallery representation Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Getting public funding or grants Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Receiving commissions to make new work Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner Taking part in residency programmes Winning prizes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Public acclaim from a non-specialist audience Working internationally I don't know Other long term/chronic conditions Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy The equipment I use to access the internet is out of date / too old to access all content None of the above Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Other I have moved into London in the past year Other Increased a lot Decreased a little Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot
7930 2024-06-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 No change Increased a lot No change About the same A little larger Yes Prefer not to say United Kingdom United Kingdom No change I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance I set my own day rate Mixed or multiple ethnic groups: White and Black Caribbean Yes Woman (including trans women) No No, I have never had a studio I do not have a studio University of the Arts London: Central Saint Martins Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 10-15 years Yes Yes No Z - Other I have switched to using cheaper materials Increased a little Increased a lot About the same No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month I did not have any savings or reserves Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Prefer not to say I agree and give my permission Semi-routine manual and service occupations e.g. postal worker, security guard, machine worker, receptionist, sales assistant Increased South East South East 7332 426891509.0 2024/25 Artquest I earn money from my art practice I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) I earn money from job/s in the wider creative industries (e.g. web design, advertising, games, film etc) Freelance work Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Private commissions Public commissions Exhibition fees Residency fees Participatory practice / education projects Online sales Student loans Family dependents I did not get any career support Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Difficulty accessing materials or equipment Impact of COVID-19 and lockdown Lack of a professional peer network Lack of support and encouragement from family or friends Lack of art-related training and skills development Discrimination on the basis of race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin Discrimination on the basis of disability Discrimination on the basis of age Discrimination on the basis of social background Instagram Discord I used to use social networks, but stopped Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Access professional advice on my career / get career support Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To share my opinions about the arts and other artist's work Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Getting public funding or grants Artistic growth and development Receiving commissions to make new work Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner Taking part in residency programmes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Working internationally Physical disabilities Cognitive or learning disabilities Mental health condition Other long term/chronic conditions Easy Neutral Easy Easy Easy Easy None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Money specifically aimed at artists Other I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Other Increased a little Increased a lot Increased a lot Stayed the same Increased a lot
7929 2025-01-01 00:00:00 UTC 20-34 Decreased a little Decreased a little Decreased a little A little more About the same Yes Yes United Kingdom United Kingdom No change No I negotiate with my employer to set my day rate Black or Black British: Any other No Man (including trans men) Yes Yes, as part of a course of studies I do not have a studio University of the Arts London: Wimbledon College of Arts Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 7-10 years No No Yes Performance / live art My material use has not really changed No change Increased a lot Increased a lot Yes - up to 3 months Yes Selective state school (eg. Grammar) Heterosexual/Straight I agree and give my permission Clerical and intermediate occupations e.g. secretary, nursery nurse, office clerk, call centre agent About the same East of England London Decreased a little 7698 426891509.0 2024/25 Artquest I earn money from my art practice I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries Part-time work Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Public commissions Exhibition fees Residency fees Licensing / royalties from copyright Partner support Student loans Family dependents I got advice from individual artists / peers I got advice from a peer mentoring network / group I have / had a tutor I got professional advice from friends Lack of income earned from art career Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Lack of a professional peer network Discrimination on the basis of race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin Discrimination on the basis of social background Twitter Instagram TikTok WhatsApp Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Access professional advice on my career / get career support Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To share my opinions about the arts and other artist's work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Making people aware of a political issue / activism Making sales of work Commercial gallery representation Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Getting public funding or grants Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Receiving commissions to make new work Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner Taking part in residency programmes Winning prizes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Public acclaim from a non-specialist audience Working internationally Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Cost of Living payment (based on low income, disability, and/or receiving state pension) Money specifically aimed at artists Other Increased a little Stayed the same Increased a little Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a little
7928 2024-07-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 Decreased a lot No change A lot less Yes Prefer not to say Nigeria United Kingdom Decreased a lot I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist Black or Black British: African No Non-binary No No, I have never had a studio I do not have a studio I attended an institution outside of the UK Higher education (Graduate) I am currently studying to be an artist Yes No Yes Painting Increased a lot No Increased a lot Decreased a lot No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month Yes Overseas Heterosexual/Straight I agree and give my permission Modern professional occupations e.g. teacher, nurse, social worker, artist, musician, software designer London Decreased a lot 7408 426891509.0 2024/25 Artquest I earn money from casual or occassional work Full-time work Sponsorship and corporate funding Exhibition fees Licensing / royalties from copyright Sales via commercial gallery Partner support Personal savings / private income Other state benefits Family dependents I got advice from individual artists / peers I am / was represented by a gallery I did not get any career support Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Lack of a professional peer network Lack of art-related training and skills development Discrimination on the basis of migration status I have never used social networks I don't know Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Mental health / wellbeing support helpline Other Increased a lot
7927 2024-04-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 No change About the same Decreased a lot About the same About the same Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change No The person / organisation paying me sets my day rate Black or Black British: Caribbean Yes Woman (including trans women) No No, I have never had a studio I do not have a studio University of the Arts London: Camberwell College of Arts Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 25-40 years No No No Southwark Digital / internet No change Increased a little About the same No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight Middle or junior managers e.g. office manager, warehouse manager, restaurant manager About the same London London Decreased a lot 7315 426891509.0 2024/25 Artquest I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries Full-time work Income from property rental Only I am dependent on my income I did not get any career support Lack of income earned from art career Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Discrimination on the basis of social background Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities I don't know Difficult Difficult Difficult Difficult Easy Easy I have a low-speed or unreliable internet connection Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Mental health / wellbeing support helpline Other Increased a little Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a little Stayed the same
7926 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 Decreased a little Increased a little Decreased a little A little more A little larger Yes No Australia Italy Increased a little No I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist Any other ethnic group No Z - Prefer not to say Prefer not to say Yes, but I can no longer afford it I do not have a studio Other (please specify) Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 15-25 years No No Yes Socially engaged practice I use the same materials as before, but less of them Decreased a lot Decreased a lot Increased a little No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month Yes Selective state school (eg. Grammar) Heterosexual/Straight I agree and give my permission Technical and craft occupations e.g. fitter, plumber, printer, electrician Decreased Z - No Response Increased a little 7508 426891509.0 2024/25 Artquest I earn money from casual or occassional work Casual / temporary work Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Residency fees Participatory practice / education projects Partner support Family or friends support Personal savings / private income Only I am dependent on my income I did not get any career support Lack of income earned from art career Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Difficulty accessing materials or equipment Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack of a professional peer network Facebook Instagram Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with professional contacts Keeping my practice going over a long time Spending majority of time on artistic work Making people aware of a political issue / activism Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner Taking part in residency programmes Working internationally Very difficult Neutral Difficult Difficult Difficult Neutral I have a low-speed or unreliable internet connection I share my internet connection with others, which slows it down I share devices to access the internet, making it difficult to plan my use The equipment I use to access the internet is out of date / too old to access all content None of the above Not important to me Other Increased a lot Increased a little Increased a little Increased a lot Increased a little Increased a lot Stayed the same
7925 2025-01-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 Decreased a lot About the same Decreased a lot A lot less About the same Yes Yes United Kingdom United Kingdom Decreased a lot No The person / organisation paying me sets my day rate Any other ethnic group Yes Woman (including trans women) No No, I have never had a studio I do not have a studio I attended an institution outside of the UK Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 10-15 years No No No Photography My material use has not really changed Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Yes - over 12 months No Overseas Prefer not to say I agree and give my permission Don't know About the same South West London 7613 426891644.0 2024/25 DACS I earn money from my art practice I earn money from job/s in the wider creative industries (e.g. web design, advertising, games, film etc) I earn money from casual or occassional work Freelance work Licensing / royalties from copyright Income from property rental Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Instagram Blue Sky Social Find out about arts opportunities Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Very easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy None of the above Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Other Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a little Increased a little Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a little My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7924 2025-02-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 Decreased a lot Decreased a lot Decreased a little A little more About the same Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom Decreased a little No I set my own day rate Any other ethnic group No Woman (including trans women) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio University of the Arts London: Chelsea College of Arts Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 10-15 years Yes No Yes Painting I can no longer afford to use the same materials Decreased a lot Decreased a little Increased a little I don't know Yes Independent/fee paying school (no bursary) Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Traditional professional occupations e.g. accountant, solicitor, scientist, medical practitioner 5-10 hours South East London Increased a little 7574 426891509.0 2024/25 Artquest I earn money from my art practice Part-time work Freelance work Studio sales Family or friends support Only I am dependent on my income I have / had a mentor Lack of income earned from art career Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Discrimination on the basis of age Pinterest Instagram TikTok Telegram Find out about arts news Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences To sell my work Earning a living from art Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Mental health / wellbeing support helpline Other Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Stayed the same Stayed the same
7923 2025-02-01 00:00:00 UTC 20-34 No change Increased a little Increased a little About the same About the same Yes Yes United Kingdom United Kingdom No change Yes The person / organisation paying me sets my day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Woman (including trans women) No No, I have never had a studio I do not have a studio University of the Arts London: London College of Communication Higher education (Graduate) 10-15 years Yes Yes No Mixed media Decreased a little Increased a little Increased a little No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month I did not have any savings or reserves Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Bisexual I agree and give my permission Routine manual and service occupations e.g. van driver, cleaner, porter, waiter/waitress, bar staff About the same North East Yorkshire and Humber About the same 7551 426891644.0 2024/25 DACS I earn money from my art practice I earn money from casual or occassional work Freelance work Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Public commissions Charity funded commissions Exhibition fees Residency fees Studio sales Family dependents I got advice from individual artists / peers I got advice from a peer mentoring network / group I got advice from a career development organisation I got support from a membership organisation / union Lack of income earned from art career Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack of support and encouragement from family or friends Discrimination on the basis of social background Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Facebook Instagram TikTok Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Access professional advice on my career / get career support Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Making people aware of a political issue / activism Receiving commissions to make new work Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Physical disabilities Cognitive or learning disabilities Difficult Difficult Neutral Easy Easy Easy I have a low-speed or unreliable internet connection None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Money for general (non-arts specialist) cost of living support I do not live in London, and have not in the past year Other Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little
7922 2025-02-01 00:00:00 UTC 20-34 Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little A little less A little smaller Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom Increased a lot No The person / organisation paying me sets my day rate White: Gypsy or Irish Traveller Yes Other No Yes, as part of a course of studies I do not have a studio London South Bank University Higher education (Graduate) 10-15 years Yes Yes No Hackney Moving image / video / film I use the same materials as before, but less of them No change Increased a lot Increased a lot I don't know Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Gay Man I agree and give my permission Don't know About the same London South West Increased a lot 7536 426891586.0 2024/25 FLAMIN I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) Part-time work Freelance work Casual / temporary work Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Private commissions Charity funded commissions Other state benefits Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers I got advice from a peer mentoring network / group I am / was represented by a gallery I got advice from a career development organisation I got support from a membership organisation / union I have / had a mentor I got professional advice from friends Lack of income earned from art career Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Discrimination on the basis of social background Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation Pinterest LinkedIn Instagram Reddit Red Note and Bluesky Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Access professional advice on my career / get career support Share news and opportunities with artist friends Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Shopping and research about art products and materials Keeping my practice going over a long time Spending majority of time on artistic work Making people aware of a political issue / activism Commercial gallery representation Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Getting public funding or grants Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Receiving commissions to make new work Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner Taking part in residency programmes Winning prizes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Public acclaim from a non-specialist audience Working internationally Cognitive or learning disabilities Mental health condition Other Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Difficult Very easy A screen reader Screen magnification Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Food bank Cost of Living payment (based on low income, disability, and/or receiving state pension) Discretionary Housing Payment Other Increased a lot Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a little Stayed the same Decreased a lot I have given up my studio because I can no longer afford it I have had to begin sharing my studio / subletting a studio
7921 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 Decreased a lot Increased a little Increased a lot A little less A lot larger Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change Yes I set my own day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Man (including trans men) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio Liverpool John Moores University Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 7-10 years No No No Mixed media I have switched to using cheaper materials Decreased a lot No Increased a lot Decreased a little I don't know Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Gay Man No I agree and give my permission Semi-routine manual and service occupations e.g. postal worker, security guard, machine worker, receptionist, sales assistant About the same 20-25 hours North West London Increased a lot 7863 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from my art practice I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) Casual / temporary work Licensing / royalties from copyright Studio sales Partner support Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers I got advice from a peer mentoring network / group I got support from a membership organisation / union I have / had a mentor Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Instagram WhatsApp Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences To sell my work Making sales of work Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Taking part in residency programmes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Working internationally Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts I used to live in London but have left in the past year Other Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot Stayed the same Increased a lot Stayed the same I have given up my studio because I can no longer afford it
7920 2025-02-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 No change Increased a little Decreased a little A little less About the same Yes Yes United Kingdom United Kingdom No change No I negotiate with my employer to set my day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Man (including trans men) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio London Metropolitan University Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 25-40 years Yes Yes No Wandsworth Painting My material use has not really changed Decreased a little Increased a lot Increased a little No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Short term unemployed About the same 30+ hours London South East Decreased a little 7527 432593617.0 2024/25 OutsideIn I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) Freelance work Private commissions Artist resale right Student loans Other state benefits Family dependents I got advice from a career development organisation Lack of income earned from art career Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Discrimination on the basis of gender identity Discrimination on the basis of disability Discrimination on the basis of social background Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Instagram TikTok WhatsApp ArtQuest Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences To sell my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Making sales of work Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Receiving commissions to make new work Cognitive or learning disabilities Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy I have a low-speed or unreliable internet connection None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Food bank Cost of Living payment (based on low income, disability, and/or receiving state pension) Money for general (non-arts specialist) cost of living support Other Increased a lot Stayed the same Increased a little My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7919 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 Decreased a lot Decreased a lot Decreased a lot A little less A little smaller Yes No United States United Kingdom No change Yes The person / organisation paying me sets my day rate White: Any other Yes Non-binary No I have a separate studio that I rent Royal College of Art Higher education (Graduate) 3-7 years Yes Yes Yes Painting I can no longer afford to use the same materials Decreased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month Yes Overseas Queer Yes I agree and give my permission Senior managers and administrators e.g. finance manager, chief executive, director About the same 30+ hours Yorkshire and Humber Decreased a lot 7932 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) Freelance work Casual / temporary work Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Crowdfunding Charity funded commissions Participatory practice / education projects Studio sales Family or friends support Student loans Private / bank loans Tax credits Family dependents Employees (including studio assistants) Artistic collaborators or peers I got advice from individual artists / peers I got advice from a peer mentoring network / group I have / had a tutor I got discounted technical support / materials Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Discrimination on the basis of gender identity Discrimination on the basis of disability Discrimination on the basis of age Discrimination on the basis of maternity / paternity / pregnancy LinkedIn Instagram WhatsApp Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences Keeping my practice going over a long time Spending majority of time on artistic work Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Getting public funding or grants Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Receiving commissions to make new work Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner Working internationally Physical disabilities Cognitive or learning disabilities Other long term/chronic conditions Very easy Very easy Very easy Neutral Neutral Very easy None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Money for general (non-arts specialist) cost of living support Money specifically aimed at artists Mental health / wellbeing support helpline I used to live in London but have left in the past year I sometimes live in London, and sometimes live elsewhere Other Decreased a little Stayed the same Increased a lot Increased a little Increased a little Increased a lot Increased a lot I have given up my studio because I can no longer afford it I have had to begin sharing my studio / subletting a studio
7918 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 20-34 Increased a little About the same Decreased a lot A little less About the same Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British No Woman (including trans women) No I have a separate studio that I rent University of the Arts London: Camberwell College of Arts Higher education (Graduate) 1-3 years No No No Painting I use the same materials as before, but less of them Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month I did not have any savings or reserves Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Bisexual No I agree and give my permission Traditional professional occupations e.g. accountant, solicitor, scientist, medical practitioner About the same 1-5 hours Scotland Scotland Decreased a lot 7810 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries I earn money from casual or occassional work Part-time work Full-time work Freelance work Casual / temporary work Studio sales Family or friends support Student loans Other state benefits Only I am dependent on my income I have / had a mentor I got professional advice from friends Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack of a professional peer network Lack of art-related training and skills development Discrimination on the basis of age Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences To sell my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Spending majority of time on artistic work Making sales of work Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Artistic growth and development Public acclaim from a non-specialist audience I don't know Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Cost of Living payment (based on low income, disability, and/or receiving state pension) I used to live in London but have left in the past year Other Decreased a lot Increased a lot Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Decreased a lot I have started working in a studio for the first time (except during any period of formal education)
7917 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 20-34 No change Increased a little Decreased a lot A lot less A lot smaller Yes No Albania United Kingdom No change I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist Any other ethnic group Yes Woman (including trans women) No I have a separate studio that I rent University of the Arts London: Central Saint Martins Higher education (Graduate) 3-7 years Yes Prefer not to say Yes Lewisham Interdisciplinary I use the same materials as before, but less of them Increased a little Increased a lot Increased a lot No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month I did not have any savings or reserves Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Prefer not to say Yes I agree and give my permission Long term unemployed 1-5 hours London 7770 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) Part-time work Casual / temporary work Other state benefits Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Difficulty accessing materials or equipment Impact of COVID-19 and lockdown Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack of a professional peer network Lack of support and encouragement from family or friends Lack of art-related training and skills development Discrimination on the basis of race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin Discrimination on the basis of migration status Discrimination on the basis of social background Instagram WhatsApp Find out about arts opportunities Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Making people aware of a political issue / activism Making sales of work Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Getting public funding or grants Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Receiving commissions to make new work Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner Taking part in residency programmes Winning prizes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Public acclaim from a non-specialist audience Working internationally I don't know Easy Easy Easy Neutral Easy Easy The place where I mostly access the internet is not private enough to take part in video calls Automatic dictation Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Money for general (non-arts specialist) cost of living support Other Increased a lot Increased a little Increased a lot Increased a lot I have had to begin sharing my studio / subletting a studio
7916 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 No change About the same Increased a lot A lot more A little larger Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British No Woman (including trans women) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio Oxford University Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 3-7 years No No No Painting My material use has not really changed Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Yes - up to 3 months Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Modern professional occupations e.g. teacher, nurse, social worker, artist, musician, software designer About the same 15-20 hours North West North West Increased a lot 7707 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries Part-time work Full-time work Online sales Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers I have / had a tutor Lack of income earned from art career Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Impact of COVID-19 and lockdown Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack of a professional peer network Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences To sell my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Other Increased a lot Stayed the same Increased a little Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same I have started working in a studio for the first time (except during any period of formal education)
7915 2025-01-01 00:00:00 UTC 65-79 Increased a little Increased a lot No Yes United States United Kingdom Increased a little I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance I negotiate with my employer to set my day rate White: Any other Man (including trans men) Yes No, I have never had a studio I do not have a studio Secondary School level Over 40 years No No Yes Hackney Performance / live art No change Increased a little Yes - over 12 months No Independent/fee paying school (no bursary) Gay Man I agree and give my permission Routine manual and service occupations e.g. van driver, cleaner, porter, waiter/waitress, bar staff London 7682 426891509.0 2024/25 Artquest I earn money from my art practice Freelance work Participatory practice / education projects Other I got advice from individual artists / peers I got advice from a peer mentoring network / group I have / had a tutor I got professional advice from friends Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Instagram WhatsApp Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To share my opinions about the arts and other artist's work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Getting public funding or grants Artistic growth and development Receiving commissions to make new work Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner Taking part in residency programmes Winning prizes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Working internationally Easy Neutral Neutral Neutral Easy Neutral I am uncomfortable using new technologies to access the internet The equipment I use to access the internet is out of date / too old to access all content None of the above Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Not important to me Other Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same
7914 2025-01-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 Decreased a lot Decreased a lot Increased a lot A lot less A little smaller Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change Yes The person / organisation paying me sets my day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Woman (including trans women) No No, I have never had a studio I do not have a studio University of the Arts London: Camberwell College of Arts Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 10-15 years No Yes No Lambeth Performance / live art I can no longer afford to use the same materials Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot Yes - up to 2 months Yes Selective state school (eg. Grammar) Queer I agree and give my permission Semi-routine manual and service occupations e.g. postal worker, security guard, machine worker, receptionist, sales assistant About the same London South East Decreased a lot 7669 426891509.0 2024/25 Artquest I earn money from job/s in the wider creative industries (e.g. web design, advertising, games, film etc) Part-time work Freelance work Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Public commissions Participatory practice / education projects Artistic collaborators or peers I got professional advice from friends Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Difficulty accessing materials or equipment Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack of support and encouragement from family or friends Lack of art-related training and skills development Discrimination on the basis of gender identity Discrimination on the basis of disability Discrimination on the basis of age Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To share my opinions about the arts and other artist's work Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Getting public funding or grants Artistic growth and development Receiving commissions to make new work Winning prizes Public acclaim from a non-specialist audience Working internationally Visual impairment Hearing impairment/Deaf Cognitive or learning disabilities Other long term/chronic conditions Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Mental health / wellbeing support helpline Other Decreased a little Decreased a little My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7913 2025-01-01 00:00:00 UTC 65-79 No change About the same No change About the same About the same Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change No I set my own day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Woman (including trans women) No I have a separate studio that I rent Arts University Bournemouth Higher education (Graduate) Over 40 years No No No Islington Collage My material use has not really changed No change No change About the same Yes - over 12 months No Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Middle or junior managers e.g. office manager, warehouse manager, restaurant manager About the same 20-25 hours London South West About the same 7652 426891644.0 2024/25 DACS I earn money from my art practice Freelance work Pension Only I am dependent on my income I did not get any career support Instagram Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy None of the above Not important to me Other Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7912 2025-01-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 Increased a little About the same Increased a little A little more About the same Yes Yes United Kingdom United Kingdom No change Yes I set my own day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British No Woman (including trans women) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio University of the Arts London: Central Saint Martins Higher education (Graduate) 15-25 years No No No Book arts My material use has not really changed Increased a little Increased a little About the same Yes - up to 12 months No Independent/fee paying school (with bursary) Bisexual No I agree and give my permission Traditional professional occupations e.g. accountant, solicitor, scientist, medical practitioner Increased 20-25 hours South East East Midlands Increased a little 7636 426891644.0 2024/25 DACS I earn money from my art practice I earn money from job/s in the wider creative industries (e.g. web design, advertising, games, film etc) Freelance work Income from property rental Family dependents I got advice from individual artists / peers My work is / was distributed by a distributor I got professional advice from friends Instagram Bluesky Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work To share my opinions about the arts and other artist's work Shopping and research about art products and materials Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Artistic growth and development Very easy Very easy Very easy Easy Very easy Very easy Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Other Stayed the same Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little Increased a lot Stayed the same My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7911 2025-01-01 00:00:00 UTC 65-79 Decreased a little Decreased a little Decreased a little About the same About the same No No United Kingdom United Kingdom Decreased a little No I set my own day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Woman (including trans women) No I have a separate studio that I own Higher education (Graduate) Over 40 years No No No Textiles My material use has not really changed No change No change About the same Yes - up to 12 months No Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Traditional professional occupations e.g. accountant, solicitor, scientist, medical practitioner Decreased 30+ hours Scotland South West About the same 7600 426891644.0 2024/25 DACS I earn money from my art practice Freelance work Private commissions Exhibition fees Studio sales Pension Only I am dependent on my income I did not get any career support Lack of income earned from art career Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with professional contacts Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Making sales of work Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Receiving commissions to make new work Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Working internationally Difficult Difficult Difficult Difficult Neutral Difficult I am uncomfortable using new technologies to access the internet None of the above Expected but not very important Other Increased a little Increased a little Increased a lot Increased a little My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7910 2025-03-01 00:00:00 UTC 35-49 Increased a little About the same No change A little less About the same Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom No change No I set my own day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Woman (including trans women) No I have a separate studio that I rent Manchester University Higher education (Graduate) 3-7 years Yes No No Camden Painting I use the same materials as before, but less of them Increased a little No change About the same No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month Yes Independent/fee paying school (no bursary) Heterosexual/Straight Yes I agree and give my permission Senior managers and administrators e.g. finance manager, chief executive, director 10-15 hours London Yorkshire and Humber Decreased a little 7520 426891550.0 2024/25 New Contemporaries I earn money from my art practice I earn money from casual or occassional work Part-time work Private commissions Studio sales Sales via commercial gallery Partner support Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Instagram Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Engage an arts audience and / or find new audiences To sell my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Making sales of work Commercial gallery representation Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Artistic growth and development Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Public acclaim from a non-specialist audience Working internationally Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Mental health / wellbeing support helpline Other Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a lot Increased a lot
7909 2024-11-01 00:00:00 UTC 20-34 Increased a lot About the same Increased a lot A lot more A lot larger Prefer not to say Prefer not to say United States United States Increased a lot I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance I did not get paid in the last year for working as an artist White: Any other Woman (including trans women) Prefer not to say No, I have never had a studio I do not have a studio Further education (AS, A level, Diploma or NVQ level 2/3) I am currently studying to be an artist No Prefer not to say Prefer not to say Z - Other Increased a lot Increased a lot About the same I don't know No Overseas Prefer not to say I agree and give my permission Don't know Decreased Z - No Response 7494 426891509.0 2024/25 Artquest I earn money from casual or occassional work Full-time work Crowdfunding Exhibition fees Online sales Family or friends support Income from shares and investments Other state benefits Other I have / had a mentor Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Discrimination on the basis of social background Instagram To sell my work I don't know Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy I have a low-speed or unreliable internet connection None of the above Not important to me Food bank Other Increased a lot I have given up my studio because I can no longer afford it
7908 2024-12-01 00:00:00 UTC 50-64 Increased a little Increased a little Increased a little About the same A little larger Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom Decreased a little No The person / organisation paying me sets my day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Woman (including trans women) No I have a separate studio that I rent Derby University Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 10-15 years Yes Yes No Installation My material use has not really changed Decreased a little Yes Decreased a little Decreased a little No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month I did not have any savings or reserves Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight Yes I agree and give my permission Technical and craft occupations e.g. fitter, plumber, printer, electrician About the same 5-10 hours East Midlands Wales Increased a little 7481 432593617.0 2024/25 OutsideIn I earn money from job/s in the wider creative industries (e.g. web design, advertising, games, film etc) Part-time work Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Exhibition fees Residency fees Participatory practice / education projects Partner support Family dependents I got advice from individual artists / peers I got advice from a peer mentoring network / group I got support from a membership organisation / union Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities LinkedIn Facebook Instagram WhatsApp Discord Find out about arts news Find out about arts opportunities Access professional advice on my career / get career support Share news and opportunities with artist friends Keep in touch with project collaborators, either artists or members of the public Keep in touch with professional contacts Increase my professional network and make new friends Post images, video, audio, and / or text of my work Earning a living from art Spending majority of time on artistic work Being part of a wide network of fellow artists Getting public funding or grants Exhibiting in solo exhibitions Receiving commissions to make new work Working with a small number of people in a deeply engaged manner Taking part in residency programmes Being mentioned in press / books / reviews Critical acclaim from a specialist arts audience Working internationally Mental health condition Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Easy None of the above Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Mental health / wellbeing support helpline Other Increased a little Increased a little Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Stayed the same Increased a little I have given up my studio because I can no longer afford it I have had to find a cheaper studio I have had to begin sharing my studio / subletting a studio
7907 2024-12-01 00:00:00 UTC 20-34 No change Decreased a little Decreased a little About the same A little smaller Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom Decreased a little Yes The person / organisation paying me sets my day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Man (including trans men) No I have a space in my home that I use as a studio Other (please specify) Higher education (Postgraduate and Doctorate) 3-7 years Yes Yes No Interdisciplinary My material use has not really changed Increased a little Decreased a little Increased a little No - I do not have savings / reserves to last at least one month Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight No I agree and give my permission Traditional professional occupations e.g. accountant, solicitor, scientist, medical practitioner About the same 20-25 hours South East South East Increased a little 7476 426891509.0 2024/25 Artquest I earn money from my art practice I earn money from job/s related to the fine arts (e.g. technician, tutor, curator, invigilator etc) Part-time work Freelance work Grants, bursaries, prizes and awards Private commissions Residency fees Participatory practice / education projects Partner support Personal savings / private income Only I am dependent on my income I got advice from individual artists / peers Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of time for art practice due to the need for other jobs Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Too much competition amongst artists for opportunities Lack of time for art practice due to other responsibilities Difficulty accessing materials or equipment Impact of COVID-19 and lockdown Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack of a professional peer network Lack of support and encouragement from family or friends Keeping my practice going over a long time Artistic growth and development Taking part in residency programmes Working internationally Mental health condition Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Very easy Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Important to me for the individual benefits it brings, such as insurance, legal support, and discounts Other Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a little Increased a lot Increased a lot My studio / workspace use has not really changed
7906 2024-10-01 00:00:00 UTC 65-79 Decreased a lot Decreased a lot Decreased a lot A lot less A lot smaller Yes No United Kingdom United Kingdom Decreased a little I have not heard of this industry-standard guidance I set my own day rate White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British Yes Man (including trans men) No Yes, but I can no longer afford it I do not have a studio No formal qualifications Over 40 years No No Yes Painting I can no longer afford to use the same materials Increased a lot No Decreased a lot Decreased a lot Yes - up to 6 months Yes Non selective state school (eg. Comprehensive) Heterosexual/Straight I agree and give my permission Routine manual and service occupations e.g. van driver, cleaner, porter, waiter/waitress, bar staff Decreased South East London Decreased a lot 7452 426891509.0 2024/25 Artquest I earn money outside of the fine arts and wider creative industries Freelance work Private commissions Online sales Studio sales Partner support Family or friends support Personal savings / private income Pension Family dependents I did not get any career support Lack of income earned from art career Difficulty accessing grants, finance and funding Lack of opportunities relevant to me and my practice Difficulty accessing materials or equipment Difficulty in promoting my work in the art world Lack of a professional peer network Lack qualifications achieved in the past Discrimination on the basis of age Discrimination on the basis of religion or belief LinkedIn Facebook Instagram WhatsApp To sell my work Keeping my practice going over a long time Spending majority of time on artistic work Making sales of work Very easy Very easy Easy Easy Easy Neutral None of the above Important to me to express solidarity, support other workers, and take part in campaigns and strikes Cost of Living payment (based on low income, disability, and/or receiving state pension) Other Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot Increased a lot I have given up my studio because I can no longer afford it