What is the survey for?
This survey is part of a larger study by researchers at the University of Essex on behalf of Arts Council England. It aims to understand the working conditions and experiences of freelancers employed in England’s creative and cultural sector.
Arts Council England is a non-departmental public body of the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport. It is a registered charity and is the main organisation responsible for funding, supporting, and developing creativity and culture in England.
- The University of Essex researchers are:
Professor Melissa Tyler (project lead) – mjtyler@essex.ac.uk
Professor Philip Hancock – phancock@essex.ac.uk
Professor Rosemary Klich – r.klich@essex.ac.uk
Dr Holly Maples – hm19531@essex.ac.uk
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Why is the survey important?
Freelance workers are the backbone of the creative and cultural sector. The findings and recommendations will inform Arts Council England’s understanding of the experiences of freelancers. The intention is to repeat the survey in three years’ time.
Who can take part?
Whether you’re currently a freelancer or have freelanced in the past, we want to hear about your experiences if you work in:
- Combined arts
- Dance
- Literature
- Libraries
- Museums
- Music, including opera
- Theatre
- Visual arts
You might do/have done freelance work in any of these roles: Dancer, choreographer, writer, translator, producer, publisher, editor, musician, conductor, composer, actor, director, designer, artist, craft maker, curator, DJ, performer/creator, arts and cultural educator, community practitioner/engagement specialist, movement director, cultural conservator, creative enabler, creative technician, digital artist.
