The UNESCO World Observatory on the Social Status of the Artist has published data on employment regimes, statutes, legislation and social benefit systems for artists in 52 different countries around the world. The information is presented so that direct comparisons can be made between provisions in different countries and should be a valuable tool for cultural policy researchers and advocacy groups seeking a global perspective on the living and working conditions of artists. Artists looking to relocate to another country should also find the UNESCO publication beneficial –with official links to relevant legislation and external bodies included as part of the document. To download Comparing and Contrasting Employment Regimes and Social Benefit Systems of Artists around the World, CLICK HERE.

http://portal.unesco.org/culture/en/ev.php-URL_ID=22643&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html