Calling all UK artists and makers!
This important national study seeks to understand the extent to which artists and makers generate income through the sale of their work. If you are an artist or maker working in the UK, we invite you to share your experiences. Your input will help shape future support for sustainable creative careers.
The Artists’ Livelihoods Survey is a vital piece of research being led by Coventry University’s Research Centre for Creative Economies, working in partnership with Creative United and with the support of its Own Art scheme funding partners: Arts Council England, Creative Scotland, Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the Arts Council of Wales.
The purpose of the research is to identify the proportion of artist and maker incomes that relate specifically to the sale of work, and whether this varies significantly by art form, geography or demographic characteristics. The findings will play a crucial role in identifying and developing support for sustainable artistic livelihoods across the UK.
If you’re a visual artist or maker, your experiences matter. By taking part in the survey, you’ll help inform future support for artistic careers. It only takes a few minutes to complete:
Share the survey and win £100 worth of art materials!
To enter:
- Between Wednesday 7 May and Wednesday 21 May, share the survey and encourage others to complete it.
- Tag us! Include @creativeuniteduk so we can see your post.
- Use the hashtag! #CreativeUnitedGiveaway to be entered into the prize draw.
One entry per account. Instagram only. Open to UK residents. Entries close at 6PM on Wednesday 21 May 2025. Five winners will be randomly selected and contacted via comment or DM on Friday 13 June 2025. The winners will be announced shortly thereafter. Winning participants will be contacted via email to receive their gift voucher. Creative United will not retain any personal data provided. If we do not receive a response within 72 hours, an alternative winner will be randomly selected.
