Theme: Artists & Creative Workers

726,000 workers are employed by museums in the United States.

17,900 administrators were employed by opera companies in 2023–2024.

22,700 artists were employed by opera companies across the United States and Canada.

39% of artists are worried about their ability to pay financial debts.

30% of artists worry about being able to pay their rent or mortgage each month.

1 in 4 artists has access to paid holidays or vacation time.

29% of artists couldn't access needed medical care, tests, or treatment in the past year.

46% of artists perform unpaid labor in their disipline - work they want to be compensated for.

36% of artsts' main jobs are temporary - project-based, contract, or seasonal.

36% of artists skipped routine dental care in the past 12 months.