Rates of pay guidelines to help make sure you get paid a fair fee. Bespoke guidance and unwavering support when challenges arrise. And crucial PPL insurance included in the cost of membership. Join AUE for just £48 per year: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk
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#artistsunionengland #unionise #solidarity
June 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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The dire state of artists' pay has left artists needing to scramble for zero-hour contracts to make ends meet. Use our rates of pay guidelines to make sure you're charging a fair fee for your work: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/rates-of-pay/
#artistsunionengland #capitalism #artworkiswork
#artistsunionengland #capitalism #artworkiswork
July 16, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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We're proud to stand alongside 16 other unions in support of the cross-party Climate and Nature Bill, which has its pivotal Second Reading vote today.
Read the full letter here: https://buff.ly/42qG1Bn
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Read the full letter here: https://buff.ly/42qG1Bn
#artistsunionengland #climatenaturebill #canbill
January 24, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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AUE stands firmly against precarity and impermanence, calling for fair pay, good working conditions and sustainable futures for artists. Join us as we build a permanent struggle for a transformed art world. www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/from-hand-to...
#artistsunionengland #fairpay #artistslife
#artistsunionengland #fairpay #artistslife
July 26, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Fancy a cuppa? Come along to Artists’ Support Cuppa at Art Depot NR3 on 23rd April to connect with other like-minded artists. Right now, community is more important than ever. Divided we beg. United, we bargain. Join AUE: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk
#artistsunionengland #artistsupport
#artistsunionengland #artistsupport
April 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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If you’re faced with a broken contract, an unsafe work environment, or a situation you’re just not sure about, AUE is here to support you. But don’t wait for something to go wrong. Join AUE now for just £48 per year: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk
#artistsunionengland #freelancelife #artworkiswork
#artistsunionengland #freelancelife #artworkiswork
May 16, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Please read our full statement and download the apartheid free zone graphics, to add to your email signatures, websites and other associated platforms, here: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/artists-unio... #BDS #FreePalestine #ArtistsUnionEngland
Artists’ Union England stands with members who uphold the boycott of Israel - Artists' Union England
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August 5, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Did you know that we provide free rates of pay guidelines for all artists to use when negotiating their fee? Show the organisation you’re working for what a fair wage looks like. Find our rates of pay guidelines here: buff.ly/3TPqFSQ
#artistsunionengland #fairpay #artworkiswork
#artistsunionengland #fairpay #artworkiswork
March 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Thinking about renting a studio but not sure where to start? We’ve developed a free comprehensive artists’ studio checklist to help you find the space that’s right for you. Here's what you need to know: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/artist-studi...
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#artistsunionengland #artstudio #rentalmarket
June 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Negotiating your worth shouldn’t be intimidating. As a union for and by artists, we understand how tough it can be to ask for the fee you deserve.
That’s why we’ve created a ready-to-use email template to help you implement our Artists’ Rates of Pay Guidelines.
#artistsunionengland #freelancelife
That’s why we’ve created a ready-to-use email template to help you implement our Artists’ Rates of Pay Guidelines.
#artistsunionengland #freelancelife
September 5, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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As the trade union for artists in England and a coalition member of the Arts and Minds Campaign, we stand together to defend creativity itself from becoming an exclusive privilege rather than a right.
Data from Teacher Tapp and WeThink/Omnisis, via The Arts and Minds Campaign.
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Data from Teacher Tapp and WeThink/Omnisis, via The Arts and Minds Campaign.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Today is the last day that you can fill in the Government Consultation on copyright and AI – and we urge you to do so in order to protect artists' livelihoods. Read our complete guide and fill in the consultation by 11:59pm tonight: https://buff.ly/4b8P8sF
#artistsunionengland #AI #copyright
#artistsunionengland #AI #copyright
February 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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The arts are in dire need of urgent investment. We join the organisations calling on the government to act now. Become a member of AUE and join the movement: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk
#artistsunionengland #artseducation. Headline taken from The Art Newspaper.
#artistsunionengland #artseducation. Headline taken from The Art Newspaper.
August 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Know Your Rights: artists and self-employment contracts. An online workshop for Artists' Union England members.
Know your rights and feel empowered to negotiate with confidence. Divided we beg, united we bargain.
Sign up at artistsunionengland.org.uk
#artistsunionengland #contracts #solidarity
Know your rights and feel empowered to negotiate with confidence. Divided we beg, united we bargain.
Sign up at artistsunionengland.org.uk
#artistsunionengland #contracts #solidarity
October 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Introducing... From "Hand To Mouth" to Bread and Roses, a new report on artists' lives, by Industria and Artists' Union England. The report will be published on 9 July 2025. Don't miss it. www.artistsunionengland.org.uk
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#artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #artistslife
July 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Our co-chairs, Zita and Loraine, will be chairing and speaking at multiple fringes at the 157th annual TUC Congress and championing artists at the heart of the trade union movement.
If you’re in Brighton between 7th-10th September, come and say hi 👋
#artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpay
If you’re in Brighton between 7th-10th September, come and say hi 👋
#artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpay
September 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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As we celebrate Pride Month, Artists' Union England stands in solidarity in the fight for trans and queer liberation. Swipe to read our full statement, and email [email protected] if you'd like to be involved in our new network for AUE LGBTQ+ members.
#artistsunionengland #pridemonth
#artistsunionengland #pridemonth
June 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Our Co-Chair Zita Holbourne and delegates Antonietta Torsiello and Federico Ramos attended the TUC Black Workers’ Conference, calling for anti-racism in schools and the dismantling of systemic barriers to success. www.artistsunionengland.org.uk
#artistsunionengland #blackworkersconference #equality
#artistsunionengland #blackworkersconference #equality
April 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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When you’re an independent artist faced with a dispute against a huge organisation, it can be easy to feel hopeless. But don’t give up – contact your union! Join AUE now for just £48 per year: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk
#artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpayforartists
#artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpayforartists
August 27, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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AUE is a democratic union. Every year, our members shape our campaigns and our actions to ensure that we act on their behalf. Read 'From "Hand to Mouth" to Bread and Roses' for more on democratic organising, and join AUE today. www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/from-hand-to...
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July 31, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Access our rates of pay guidelines for free now – and don’t forget to join your union. We can help you through any disputes. www.artistsunionengland.org.uk
Quote taken from the AUE membership survey 2024. #artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpayforartists
Quote taken from the AUE membership survey 2024. #artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpayforartists
August 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Do you want to shape the future of the art world? Join our National Executive Committee!
If you’d like to commit two years to running AUE, building our membership and implementing our campaign priorities on a voluntary basis, apply now: shorturl.at/s4FVq
#artistsunionengland #election #tradeunion
If you’d like to commit two years to running AUE, building our membership and implementing our campaign priorities on a voluntary basis, apply now: shorturl.at/s4FVq
#artistsunionengland #election #tradeunion
May 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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We created our rates of pay guidelines to help artists at every stage of their career know what to charge - not just for their time, but for the full value of their work.
Find our Rates of Pay Guidelines at artistsunionengland.org.uk.
#artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #solidarity #fairpay
Find our Rates of Pay Guidelines at artistsunionengland.org.uk.
#artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #solidarity #fairpay
October 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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We urge all artists to use our rates of pay guidelines, which outline half-day and full-day rates for artists of all levels of experience. Access our rates of pay guidelines for free: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/rates-of-pay/
#artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpay
#artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpay
August 31, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Are you an LGBTQIA+ artist and a member of AUE? We invite you to join our new LGBTQIA+ members network.
Please email [email protected] with LGBTQIA+ Members Network in the subject line, if you’re interested in joining.
#artistsunionengland #LGBTQIA #network
Please email [email protected] with LGBTQIA+ Members Network in the subject line, if you’re interested in joining.
#artistsunionengland #LGBTQIA #network
September 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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