A Series of Online-Events: FAIRNESS IN FOCUS for the Independent Performing Arts in Europe

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In the season of 2022/2023, the European Association of Independent Performing Arts held a series of online events.

Background:
During the hybrid conference on the subject of ‘Fairness for the Independent Performing Arts in Europe’ in March 2022, EAIPA identified four topics that needed more time for further discussion: funding structures, social insurance systems for artists, fair pay measures and intermittency systems. The board of EAIPA therefore decided to dedicate each one of these topics a two-hour online format, to inform an international audience about the existing structures in different countries and to share insights from artists and representatives living and working in those countries.

Every event began with an introductory presentation, comparing systems for artists in different European countries, followed by inputs and discussions with artists and experts from European countries.
Duration: 120 min.
The events took place on:

  • 10.11.2022: funding structures / 14 – 16 h CET
  • 19.01.2023: social insurance systems / 14 – 16 h CET
  • 09.03.2023: minimum fee recommendations & fair pay / 14 – 16 h CET
  • 11.05.2023: intermittency systems / 14 – 16 h CET

Target groups:

  • artists and participants from the European independent performing arts scene
  • local and national politicians and administrative personnel
  • EAIPA members and staff
  • students
  • media

Participation was free of charge.

DOCUMENTATION

 

 

Fairness in Focus #1: Funding Structures

PROGRAM:

1. Welcome and introduction by event moderator Christian Keller

2. Welcoming words by EAIPA’s president Ulrike Kuner

2. Comparison of different European Funding Structures by Esther Baio

3. „Institutionalisation for Independent Performing Arts Groups in Finland“ – insights by Mikael Kinanen

4. Further questions and insights with:

Miha Satler (SI), Društvo Asociacija

Orri Huginn Àgústsson (IS), actor, director, chairman of Association of Independent Theatres in Iceland (AITI)

Nina Mariel Kohler (CH), actor, board member of t.punkt – Theaterschaffen Schweiz

DOCUMENTATION:

EAIPA Press release: Recommendations for Funding Structures (2022-11-10)

Fairness in Focus #2: Social Insurance Systems

 

PROGRAM:

1. Welcome and introduction by event moderator Christian Keller

(Minutes in Video: 00:00:00 – 00:03:11)

2. Welcoming words by EAIPA’s president Ulrike Kuner

(Minutes in Video: 00:03:11 – 00:04:46)

2. Comparison of Social Insurance system in Austria, Germany and Slovenia by Esther Baio

(Minutes in Video: 00:04:46 – 00:39:47)

3. Further questions and national insights with:

Elisabeth Roos (DE); Bundesverband Freie Darstellende Künste

Laura Kiehne (DE), actor, Ensemble Netzwerk

Miha Satler (SI), Društvo Asociacija

Inga Remeta (SI), president of Društvo Asociacija, director of Glej theatre

Ulrike Kuner (AT); IG Freie Theaterarbeit

DOCUMENTATION:

Presentations Slides:
Social Insurance Systems for Artists in AT, DE and SI (Esther Baio)

Interim Report of Fairness in Focus #1 & #2

Fairness in Focus #3: Minimum Fee Recommendations and Fair Pay

Program:

1. Welcome and introduction by event moderator Christian Keller

(Minutes in Video: 00:00:00 – 00:01:38)

2. Welcoming words by EAIPA’s president Ulrike Kuner

(Minutes in Video: 00:01:38 – 00:02:53)

3. „Comparison of Minimum Fee Recommendations in AT, DE and CH“ by Esther Baio

(Minutes in Video: 00:03:08 – 00:28:08)

4. „The Fairness Process in Austria“ by Ulrike Kuner

(Minutes in Video: 00:28:54 – 00:42:59)

5. „Artist Salaries in Iceland“ by Orri Huginn Àgústsson

(Minutes in Video: 00:44:58 – 01:01:26)

6. Further insights and discussions with:

Julia Haas (AT), production manager, Wiener Perspektive (WP)

Thomas F. Eder (DE), art manager & researcher

Orri Huginn Àgústsson (IS), actor, director, chairman of Association of Independent Theatres in Iceland (AITI)

Nina Mariel Kohler (CH), actor, board member of t.punkt – Theaterschaffen Schweiz

Kryštof Koláček (CZ), production manager, Asociace nezávislých divadel ČR (AND ČR)

Cilgia Gadola (DE), project manager, Bundesverband Freie Darstellende Künste (BFDK)

(Minutes in Video: 01:01:36 – 01:52:24)

DOCUMENTATION:


Presentations slides:

Minimum Fee Recommendations in AT, CH and DE (Esther Baio)

Presentation Slides Fairness Process in Austria (Ulrike Kuner)

Artist Salaries in Iceland (Orri Hùginn Àgústsson)

Fairness in Focus #4: Intermittency Systems

Program:

Welcoming address by EAIPA president Ulrike Kuner (minutes in Video: 00:05:03 – 00:08:12)

Block 1:

Intermittency Systems in Belgium, France and Switzerland
Topics: intermittent du spectacle (FR), artist status / artwork benefit (BE), intermittence (CH)

Presentation: an introduction and comparison of national unemployment systems with special exemptions for art workers by Esther Baio (minutes in video: 00:08:14 – 00:32:51)
Presentation Slides: Fairness in Focus #4 – Intermittency Systems BLOCK 1 – 2023-05-11

A conversation with: Fabienne Abramovich (Action-intermittence; CH), Henri Bruère-Dawson (artist; FR), Stijn Goovaerts (Cultuurloket; BE)


 — 5 min break —

Block 2:

Intermittency systems in Ireland, Portugal and Sweden
Topics: performing arts alliances (SE), subsidy for suspension of cultural activity (PT), Basic Income for the Arts pilot (IE)

Presentation: an introduction and comparison of separate funds and systems especially dedicated towards intermittency in the arts (Esther Baio)
Presentation Slides: Fairness in Focus #4 – Intermittency Systems BLOCK 2 – 2023-05-11

A conversation with: Maria Salomaa (artist, SE), Anders Frennberg (Teateralliansen SE), Sofia Yaregal (Dansalliansen SE), Luna Rebelo (PLATEIA – Associação de Profissionais das Artes Cénicas, Irma McLoughlin (Theatre Forum Ireland)

Contact for Questions:
Project Manager: Esther Baio
E-Mail: info(at)eaipa.eu