Status of the artist in Latvia

A survey on the status of the artists
In 1996 the Ministry of Culture in co-operation with the Market and Social Research Group Baltic data house carried out the research “The status of the representatives of creative professions”.  The main purpose was to have more exact and complete data and evaluation of the most important problems the artists face in their professional work.  A special attention was paid to the questions concerning creative activities, participation in exhibitions and international projects, divisions of expenses, author’s rights protection, and evaluation of creative activity.  The results of the research gave a better understanding of the needs and problems of the representatives of creative professions.

Source: Latvian National Commission for UNESCO, November 2003.

Read the document on the social status of the artist in Latvia(PDF)

See also:

• Employment & Protection
• Social Dialogue
• Tax System
• International Mobility
   
  

Useful links:

• Ministry of Culture