alt Hacker NewsWe have a similar scheme in Slovenia. Don't know the details but there's the concept of a "free artist".
At a minimum you need a registered business, regular exhibitions or performances in your field, you have to register with the ministry of culture, and can't have a job. Contract work is allowed and encouraged. Also you are expected to apply when the government issues a Call For Creatives.
I think you get paid minimum wage as long as you continue fulfilling criteria.
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> Also you are expected to apply when the government issues a Call For Creatives.
I love the idea of having a list of "Registered Artists", where you get a basic income as long as you're prepared to Answer The Call of Your Country when needed.
"We need a nice cartoony figure for this public safety film! Find me some artists!"
"Here you go, boss"
"Naw, not those guys, have you got anything in a more Shel Silverstein-y kind of look? How about those ones?"
Interesting concept, seems like it is a way to pay less taxes as an artist, not really a pay but it will make it easier to live. Not sure about the selection process though..
> Self-employed in culture can be given the right to pay social security contributions from the state budget.
https://e-uprava.gov.si/si/podrocja/izobrazevanje-kultura/za...
You don't actually get paid, but you don't need to pay taxes and social security fees (around 650€ per month) that you would otherwise have to pay as a self employed person.