Published almost ten years ago. Sometimes you need a reminder that artwork is yes, work. The most sublime and the most despairing work you’ll ever do. But if that isn’t the best work, the work of being human, I can’t tell you what is.
#poetry #writingcommunity #artworkiswork
#poetry #writingcommunity #artworkiswork
February 28, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Published almost ten years ago. Sometimes you need a reminder that artwork is yes, work. The most sublime and the most despairing work you’ll ever do. But if that isn’t the best work, the work of being human, I can’t tell you what is.
#poetry #writingcommunity #artworkiswork
#poetry #writingcommunity #artworkiswork
Da patina is done so doing da glazing today cuz Caturday is a work day fur me. Anyhow, I like dese lil cat heads. --Loki 💛😺
#Etsy #plushies #artworkiswork
#Etsy #plushies #artworkiswork
June 1, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Da patina is done so doing da glazing today cuz Caturday is a work day fur me. Anyhow, I like dese lil cat heads. --Loki 💛😺
#Etsy #plushies #artworkiswork
#Etsy #plushies #artworkiswork
Artwork is work. Graphic design blends creativity, skill, and strategy. Every piece takes time, talent, and training. Respect the craft. Support the process. Pay creatives fairly. #ArtworkIsWork #GraphicDesign #CreativeWorkMatters #DesignProfessionals
May 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Artwork is work. Graphic design blends creativity, skill, and strategy. Every piece takes time, talent, and training. Respect the craft. Support the process. Pay creatives fairly. #ArtworkIsWork #GraphicDesign #CreativeWorkMatters #DesignProfessionals
Thank you to everyone who has ordered already! I’m halfway to my goal. Even if you can’t buy the book share with your poetry-interested friends and fam! Every bit is so much appreciated. Preorders end soon!
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#itsabook #artworkiswork #poetry #writing
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February 10, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Thank you to everyone who has ordered already! I’m halfway to my goal. Even if you can’t buy the book share with your poetry-interested friends and fam! Every bit is so much appreciated. Preorders end soon!
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#itsabook #artworkiswork #poetry #writing
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#itsabook #artworkiswork #poetry #writing
We urge the government to increase funding for the cultural sector, with direct support for individual artists, freelancers, and the self-employed.
Investing in artists is investing in a thriving society.
#artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #artistsareworkers #solidarity #fairpay #unionstrong
Investing in artists is investing in a thriving society.
#artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #artistsareworkers #solidarity #fairpay #unionstrong
February 6, 2026 at 10:01 AM
We urge the government to increase funding for the cultural sector, with direct support for individual artists, freelancers, and the self-employed.
Investing in artists is investing in a thriving society.
#artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #artistsareworkers #solidarity #fairpay #unionstrong
Investing in artists is investing in a thriving society.
#artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #artistsareworkers #solidarity #fairpay #unionstrong
Updated my art fight profile a tad. Still needs work. My characters need work. But I enjoy all the little details you can add and personalize so in the end, it's not work.
Wanna fight ✏️ ?
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#artfight #digitalartist #writer #art #artworkiswork
Wanna fight ✏️ ?
artfight.net/~TheGardenSt...
#artfight #digitalartist #writer #art #artworkiswork
Art Fight
An art trading game
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June 3, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Updated my art fight profile a tad. Still needs work. My characters need work. But I enjoy all the little details you can add and personalize so in the end, it's not work.
Wanna fight ✏️ ?
artfight.net/~TheGardenSt...
#artfight #digitalartist #writer #art #artworkiswork
Wanna fight ✏️ ?
artfight.net/~TheGardenSt...
#artfight #digitalartist #writer #art #artworkiswork
Join at artistsunionengland.org.uk. Divided we beg. United we bargain.
#artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #unionstrong #solidarity #fairpay #PPLinsurance
#artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #unionstrong #solidarity #fairpay #PPLinsurance
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April 29, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Join at artistsunionengland.org.uk. Divided we beg. United we bargain.
#artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #unionstrong #solidarity #fairpay #PPLinsurance
#artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #unionstrong #solidarity #fairpay #PPLinsurance
Low pay. Bad contracts. Poor working conditions. We need to remake the art world.
Working in collaboration with our network of trade unions, we’re putting forward new policies and strong strategies to secure better working conditions for artists in England. https://buff.ly/41S3v0a
#artworkiswork
Working in collaboration with our network of trade unions, we’re putting forward new policies and strong strategies to secure better working conditions for artists in England. https://buff.ly/41S3v0a
#artworkiswork
February 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Low pay. Bad contracts. Poor working conditions. We need to remake the art world.
Working in collaboration with our network of trade unions, we’re putting forward new policies and strong strategies to secure better working conditions for artists in England. https://buff.ly/41S3v0a
#artworkiswork
Working in collaboration with our network of trade unions, we’re putting forward new policies and strong strategies to secure better working conditions for artists in England. https://buff.ly/41S3v0a
#artworkiswork
Access our rates of pay guidelines for free now – and don’t forget to join your union. We can help you through any disputes. www.artistsunionengland.org.uk
Quote taken from the AUE membership survey 2024. #artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpayforartists
Quote taken from the AUE membership survey 2024. #artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpayforartists
August 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Access our rates of pay guidelines for free now – and don’t forget to join your union. We can help you through any disputes. www.artistsunionengland.org.uk
Quote taken from the AUE membership survey 2024. #artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpayforartists
Quote taken from the AUE membership survey 2024. #artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpayforartists
Alone, we’re just one artist working in an incredibly unstable industry. Together, we’re a voice that can call for change. Join Artists’ Union England now for just £48 per year: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk
#artistsunionengland #artistslife #artworkiswork
#artistsunionengland #artistslife #artworkiswork
June 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Alone, we’re just one artist working in an incredibly unstable industry. Together, we’re a voice that can call for change. Join Artists’ Union England now for just £48 per year: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk
#artistsunionengland #artistslife #artworkiswork
#artistsunionengland #artistslife #artworkiswork
It’s Day 1 at this year’s TUC Congress – we’re making sure artists’ voices are heard loud & clear. Scroll to hear from our Co-Chairs on why us being here is so vital.
Solidarity ✊
#TUC25 #artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpay
Solidarity ✊
#TUC25 #artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpay
September 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
It’s Day 1 at this year’s TUC Congress – we’re making sure artists’ voices are heard loud & clear. Scroll to hear from our Co-Chairs on why us being here is so vital.
Solidarity ✊
#TUC25 #artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpay
Solidarity ✊
#TUC25 #artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpay
The TUC Congress is over, but the fight goes on. We’re leaving inspired & ready for action. Artists – this is your union. Let’s build it together.
Divided we beg. United we bargain.
Join AUE today for just £4 a month.
#TUC25 #artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpay
Divided we beg. United we bargain.
Join AUE today for just £4 a month.
#TUC25 #artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpay
September 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The TUC Congress is over, but the fight goes on. We’re leaving inspired & ready for action. Artists – this is your union. Let’s build it together.
Divided we beg. United we bargain.
Join AUE today for just £4 a month.
#TUC25 #artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpay
Divided we beg. United we bargain.
Join AUE today for just £4 a month.
#TUC25 #artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpay
We created our rates of pay guidelines to help artists at every stage of their career know what to charge - not just for their time, but for the full value of their work.
Find our Rates of Pay Guidelines at artistsunionengland.org.uk.
#artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #solidarity #fairpay
Find our Rates of Pay Guidelines at artistsunionengland.org.uk.
#artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #solidarity #fairpay
October 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
We created our rates of pay guidelines to help artists at every stage of their career know what to charge - not just for their time, but for the full value of their work.
Find our Rates of Pay Guidelines at artistsunionengland.org.uk.
#artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #solidarity #fairpay
Find our Rates of Pay Guidelines at artistsunionengland.org.uk.
#artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #solidarity #fairpay
Over 72% of AUE members earned less than £20,000 in 2024 according to our members' survey. Read ‘From “Hand To Mouth” to Bread and Roses’, to discover how organising can help artists to make a change: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/from-hand-to...
#artistsunionengland #capitalism #artworkiswork
#artistsunionengland #capitalism #artworkiswork
July 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Over 72% of AUE members earned less than £20,000 in 2024 according to our members' survey. Read ‘From “Hand To Mouth” to Bread and Roses’, to discover how organising can help artists to make a change: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/from-hand-to...
#artistsunionengland #capitalism #artworkiswork
#artistsunionengland #capitalism #artworkiswork
To read the full report, head here: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/from-hand-to-mouth-to-bread-and-roses
#artistsunionengland #breadandroses #unionstrong #tradeunion #artworkiswork #solidarity
#artistsunionengland #breadandroses #unionstrong #tradeunion #artworkiswork #solidarity
From “Hand to Mouth” to Bread and Roses - Artists' Union England
England’s trade union for visual, applied and socially engaged artists
www.artistsunionengland.org.uk
May 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM
To read the full report, head here: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/from-hand-to-mouth-to-bread-and-roses
#artistsunionengland #breadandroses #unionstrong #tradeunion #artworkiswork #solidarity
#artistsunionengland #breadandroses #unionstrong #tradeunion #artworkiswork #solidarity
If you’re faced with a broken contract, an unsafe work environment, or a situation you’re just not sure about, AUE is here to support you. But don’t wait for something to go wrong. Join AUE now for just £48 per year: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk
#artistsunionengland #freelancelife #artworkiswork
#artistsunionengland #freelancelife #artworkiswork
May 16, 2025 at 11:04 AM
If you’re faced with a broken contract, an unsafe work environment, or a situation you’re just not sure about, AUE is here to support you. But don’t wait for something to go wrong. Join AUE now for just £48 per year: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk
#artistsunionengland #freelancelife #artworkiswork
#artistsunionengland #freelancelife #artworkiswork
Are you a passionate trade unionist? Do you have a head for numbers? Would you like to be on the AUE Executive Committee? We’re looking for a new Treasurer! Please email an expression of interest to info@artistsunionengland.org.uk.
Become a member of AUE: buff.ly/41S3v0a
#tradeunion #artworkiswork
Become a member of AUE: buff.ly/41S3v0a
#tradeunion #artworkiswork
January 8, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Are you a passionate trade unionist? Do you have a head for numbers? Would you like to be on the AUE Executive Committee? We’re looking for a new Treasurer! Please email an expression of interest to info@artistsunionengland.org.uk.
Become a member of AUE: buff.ly/41S3v0a
#tradeunion #artworkiswork
Become a member of AUE: buff.ly/41S3v0a
#tradeunion #artworkiswork
In the New Year, the fight begins again. And we aren’t going to give up.
Read the full statement here: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/statement-on...
#artistsunionengland #AI #AIlegislation #solidarity #unionstrong #artworkiswork
Read the full statement here: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/statement-on...
#artistsunionengland #AI #AIlegislation #solidarity #unionstrong #artworkiswork
Statement on Results of Government’s AI Consultation - Artists' Union England
England’s trade union for visual, applied and socially engaged artists
www.artistsunionengland.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
In the New Year, the fight begins again. And we aren’t going to give up.
Read the full statement here: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/statement-on...
#artistsunionengland #AI #AIlegislation #solidarity #unionstrong #artworkiswork
Read the full statement here: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/statement-on...
#artistsunionengland #AI #AIlegislation #solidarity #unionstrong #artworkiswork
As an arts organisation, it is your responsibility to ensure safe and fair working conditions for the artists you engage. Clock the link below to find out how your organisation can join the Good Practice Charter.
#artistsunionengland #goodpracticecharter #artworkiswork #unionstrong #solidarity
Get Your Organisation To Join The Good Practice Charter
England’s trade union for visual, applied and socially engaged artists
www.artistsunionengland.org.uk
April 30, 2026 at 9:01 AM
As an arts organisation, it is your responsibility to ensure safe and fair working conditions for the artists you engage. Clock the link below to find out how your organisation can join the Good Practice Charter.
#artistsunionengland #goodpracticecharter #artworkiswork #unionstrong #solidarity
🎧Sono disponibili su Spotify tutte le puntate di Baci da AWI 💋 un podcast sui diritti delle lavoratrici e lavoratori dell’arte in Italia realizzato da Art Workers Italia in collab con Il Giornale dell’Arte. Hosts Fabiola Fiocco e yours truly! #contemporaryart #workersrights #artworkiswork
Baci da AWI
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January 27, 2025 at 9:20 AM
🎧Sono disponibili su Spotify tutte le puntate di Baci da AWI 💋 un podcast sui diritti delle lavoratrici e lavoratori dell’arte in Italia realizzato da Art Workers Italia in collab con Il Giornale dell’Arte. Hosts Fabiola Fiocco e yours truly! #contemporaryart #workersrights #artworkiswork
Your perspective matters, and the more of us in the room, the stronger and more representative our collective voice can be.
Our AGM is on Sunday 20th September, 11.00am - 1.00pm.
Register to attend via the link in our bio.
#artistsunionengland #AGM #unionstrong #tradeunion #artworkiswork
Our AGM is on Sunday 20th September, 11.00am - 1.00pm.
Register to attend via the link in our bio.
#artistsunionengland #AGM #unionstrong #tradeunion #artworkiswork
September 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Your perspective matters, and the more of us in the room, the stronger and more representative our collective voice can be.
Our AGM is on Sunday 20th September, 11.00am - 1.00pm.
Register to attend via the link in our bio.
#artistsunionengland #AGM #unionstrong #tradeunion #artworkiswork
Our AGM is on Sunday 20th September, 11.00am - 1.00pm.
Register to attend via the link in our bio.
#artistsunionengland #AGM #unionstrong #tradeunion #artworkiswork
Please email info@artistsunionengland.org.uk with the subject line “TREASURER” if you are interested in finding out more, and a current Executive Member will be in touch.
#artistsunionengland #treasurer #callout #AGM #unionstrong #tradeunion #artworkiswork
#artistsunionengland #treasurer #callout #AGM #unionstrong #tradeunion #artworkiswork
September 2, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Please email info@artistsunionengland.org.uk with the subject line “TREASURER” if you are interested in finding out more, and a current Executive Member will be in touch.
#artistsunionengland #treasurer #callout #AGM #unionstrong #tradeunion #artworkiswork
#artistsunionengland #treasurer #callout #AGM #unionstrong #tradeunion #artworkiswork
Not yet booked your spot for the AGM? Do that first.
Link in bio for the full calling notice. Register, submit a motion, and check out our Treasurer callout.
#artistsunionengland #AGM #unionstrong #tradeunion #artworkiswork
Link in bio for the full calling notice. Register, submit a motion, and check out our Treasurer callout.
#artistsunionengland #AGM #unionstrong #tradeunion #artworkiswork
August 26, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Not yet booked your spot for the AGM? Do that first.
Link in bio for the full calling notice. Register, submit a motion, and check out our Treasurer callout.
#artistsunionengland #AGM #unionstrong #tradeunion #artworkiswork
Link in bio for the full calling notice. Register, submit a motion, and check out our Treasurer callout.
#artistsunionengland #AGM #unionstrong #tradeunion #artworkiswork
Our co-chairs, Zita and Loraine, are heading to Brighton for the 158th annual TUC Congress, championing artists at the heart of the trade union movement.
If you’re at Congress between 13th-16th September, make sure to say hi!
#TUC26 #artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpay #unionstrong
If you’re at Congress between 13th-16th September, make sure to say hi!
#TUC26 #artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpay #unionstrong
August 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Our co-chairs, Zita and Loraine, are heading to Brighton for the 158th annual TUC Congress, championing artists at the heart of the trade union movement.
If you’re at Congress between 13th-16th September, make sure to say hi!
#TUC26 #artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpay #unionstrong
If you’re at Congress between 13th-16th September, make sure to say hi!
#TUC26 #artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpay #unionstrong