Creative and cultural freelancers and workers across the arts and creative industries in Scotland are sought for consultations into Rates of Pay
Culture Radar and Queen Margaret University are seeking creative and cultural freelancers and workers in the arts and creative industries to contribute to Rates of Pay research consultations taking place online between 27 February - 2 March 2023.
The research will enable Creative Scotland to understand, advocate for, and apply Industry Standard Rates of Pay equitably and consistently across its funding programmes. Creative Scotland does not set Rates of Pay, but it does signpost its funding applicants to existing Industry Standards.
The research partners are seeking sector representatives who have made (or been included in) funding applications to Creative Scotland, and who have experience and knowledge of applying Rates of Pay in a variety of contexts to take part in consultations.
Five online consultation sessions are scheduled between 27 February and 2 March.
For more information and to register for a session, use the Eventbrite link or visit the Culture Radar website.
Culture Radar’s Jeanie Scott said: “To date, the research has looked in detail at common challenges and anomalies across existing Rates of Pay guidance, with some factors emerging which (depending on interpretation by both applicants or funding assessors) may impact the consistent application of Industry Standard Rates of Pay.
“We now need to explore these factors with freelancers and organisations who have experience of using them in funding applications, so that the priorities and solutions fed back through the research to Creative Scotland are rooted in real life.”
The research (including desk research, in-depth interviews and sector consultations) will analyse existing guidance, explore the issues and challenges stakeholders experience with it and identify priorities for change. Key findings and conclusions will be reported to Creative Scotland later this Spring.
Alastair Evans, Interim Director, Strategy at Creative Scotland said: “Creative Scotland is committed, through any activities we support, to ensure that artists and professionals working in the creative sector are paid fairly with appropriate terms and conditions and employment opportunities.
“We encourage as many people as possible working across the industry to contribute to this important piece of work. This research will help to create the conditions for more meaningful and sustainable opportunities to work across, and progress through, the sector.”
Background
- Scottish Government’s Fair Work Action Plan (2021) aims to see progressive workplace policies which improve productivity and innovation, promote greater workplace democracy, delivery opportunities and best practice and see adoption of the Real Living Wage and fair remuneration through its implementation. The Scottish Government's vision is for Scotland to be a leading Fair Work Nation by 2025 with its people having a world-leading working life where Fair Work drives success, wellbeing and prosperity for individuals, businesses, organisations and society.
- Detailed information and Fair Work resources can be found on Creative Scotland’s website.
- Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland distributing funding provided by the Scottish Government and The National Lottery. Further information at creativescotland.com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about the value of art and creativity in Scotland and join in at www.ourcreativevoice.scot
- Culture Radar is a research and consultancy practice supporting strategic change in the arts and creative industries. It works with organisations, leaders, funders and policymakers to build resilient and impactful cultural businesses, communities and projects across the UK.
- Queen Margaret University aims to shape a better world through education, research and innovation. In doing so, we enable individuals and communities to flourish. Our person-centred approach to learning makes us stand out from other universities, along with our focus on making society better. Our academic offering also distinguishes us. We dedicate ourselves to subjects where we can offer a distinctive offering - in healthcare; social sciences; creative arts; business, management and enterprise; and primary and secondary teaching.
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