State of the Artist

Public Policies for Creative Livelihoods

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The Missing Map: Why Creative Career Pathways Must Come Before Accountability

Arts Education Has Value Beyond a Paycheck

Jun 16 • Sarah Calderón and Althea Erickson

How Do We Expand the Culture and Arts Pie?

Are there sustainable revenue streams that can support both artists and the broader ecosystem?

May 12 • Sarah Calderón and Althea Erickson

LiveNation + Ticketmaster Are An Illegal Monopoly

But what does the guilty verdict mean for artists?

Apr 29 • Althea Erickson and Sarah Calderón

Do Artists Benefit from Cultural Districts?

How cultural district policies can affect neighborhoods and community members

Apr 14 • Sarah Calderón and Althea Erickson

It’s Time to Get Off the Misclassification Merry Go Round

There are better ways to protect independent creative workers

Mar 31 • Althea Erickson and Sarah Calderón

The Rise of Arts Prescribing - From Pilots to Policy

A milestone moment in the growing movement to integrate arts into healthcare

Mar 17 • Sarah Calderón and Althea Erickson

Paid leave is moving forward — but not for all

Unless we fix how these programs treat the self-employed, creative workers will continue to fall through the cracks.

Mar 3 • Sarah Calderón and Althea Erickson

State of the Artist

Public Policies for Creative Livelihoods