ISSN:
1573-6997
Keywords:
Arts policy
;
artists
;
incomes
;
direct support
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Art History
,
Economics
Notes:
Abstract The paper deals with the relationship between direct public support for artists and the economic situation of artists. The empirical findings stem from a research project on the situation of artists in Finland. Some problems connected with obtaining relevant data on artists' economic situation are presented. The effects of direct financial support granted to individual artists on their income level and income discrepancies are illustrated with different patterns of impact. A brief presentation of the goals and measures of public policy towards artists in Finland is given, and the relationship with policy objectives and income effects of direct artists support is discussed. Two issues relevant for evaluating artist policy are raised: the need to account for the fundamental differences between art fields and artistic occupations, and the need to study the actual functions grant income has for the artists.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01074054
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