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Through the efforts of the Artists Union, explains social historian Gerald Monroe, the idea of work-relief for artists soon became accepted as a government responsibility. Influenced by socialist ideology and inspired by the growing labor movement, union members turned to militant trade union tactics to realize their goals. The Artists Union became the bargaining agent for wages and working conditions on the Federal Art Project of the Works Progress Administration.

Soon, the Unemployed Artists Group, as it was then known, had successfully petitioned the Civil Works Administration to fund a federal work program for artists. In early 1934, with many of its members employed in various government-sponsored programs, the group changed its name to the Artists Union. The next year, the establishment of the Federal Art Project as part of the newly created Works Progress Administration rapidly expanded the resources allocated to artists. The organized artists successfully obtained the highest wages allowable plus favorable working conditions from the WPA.

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The Artists Union or Artists' Union was a short-lived union of artists in New York in the years of the Great Depression. It was influential in the establishment of both the Public Works of Art Project in December 1933 and the Federal Art Project of the Works Progress Administration in August 1935. It functioned as the principal meeting-place for artists in the city in the 1930s, and thus had far-ranging effects on the social history of the arts in America.[3]

On 27 October 1933 members of the group were among the leaders of some three hundred artists who attended a symposium on unemployment at the College Art Association, where they demanded state-funded relief work for artists.[3] In December 1933 the group petitioned Harry L. Hopkins, the administrator of the Civil Works Administration, to provide work in various artistic fields to all unemployed artists. The Public Works of Art Project was established later in the same month.[3]

The administrator of the Public Works of Art Project for New York was Juliana Force, who was director of the Whitney Museum of American Art. She asked major artists' associations to provide lists of their unemployed, but did not contact the Unemployed Artists Group.[1][3] On 9 January 1934 the group picketed the Whitney with placards targeting the director,[1] the first of a series of protests. The administration responded with offers of jobs, and it became accepted that artists should be included in the government work-relief plan.[3]

The group no longer consisted only of unemployed artists, and changed its name to the Artists Union. A second-floor loft was found at 60 West Fifteenth Street, and meetings were held there on Wednesday nights. Attendance was usually two or three hundred people, but could be much higher. The Union had become the principal social and cultural meeting-place for artists in New York.[3] A magazine, Art Front, was published from November 1934, initially in collaboration with the Artists Committee of Action, which had formed to protest the destruction by Nelson Rockefeller of Diego Rivera's mural Man at the Crossroads earlier that year.[5] Members of the Union were often ready to participate in protests and demonstrations of other worker's unions or of politically left-wing organizations, and came to be known as the "fire brigade".[3]

Generally speaking, some of the more considerable union benefits become more useful later on in life. For example, if you sick, plan on retiring, or have a severe issue at your job, the union will help you.

The guilds are responsible for ensuring that regular discussions and seminars are conducted with the panel. This is done to keep everyone up-to-date with professional matters in the industry. They sometimes facilitate computer labs that members can use. When members require more training, the union looks into it and facilitates as best as they could.

The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) negotiates and enforces over 65 collective bargaining agreements throughout the country, ensuring fair and safe working conditions and enhancing the quality of life of its members. Without forceful advocacy and defense of their rights, artists may be vulnerable to exploitation or illegal discrimination.

United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE, founded in 1896, is a labor union and professional association of Designers, Artists, Craftspeople, and Department Coordinators, organized to protect craft standards, working conditions and wages for the entertainment and decorative arts industries. The members of Local USA 829 work in film, theatre, opera, ballet, television, industrial shows, commercials and exhibitions.

I've been super fortunate in my 20+ year career to see my work on the big and small screen and see my name roll across those credits. What a great feeling it is to see the finished product from all the blood sweat and tears of long days, sometimes working in extreme heat or cold. The end results can look so glamorous but the process to make it can be far from it! So for those of you who aspire to work in Film and TV here are some basic requirements and then I'll break down what some of the more prominent makeup unions are looking for.

LEARNING & GETTING EXPERIENCE: Even though I didn't take the traditional route, going to a REPUTABLE school can help to give you a foundation to start with. From there, it's about perfecting the skills, making the connections, and getting eligible hours to qualify. I was doing makeup about 9-10 years before I was able to join. Schools like MUD (L.A .& NYC) , Complections (Toronto), Cinema Makeup (L.A.), Tom Savini FX (PA) are a few places to check out. But please do some asking around and then you'll be need to put yourself out there and put them to use! Start to build a makeup morgue (portfolio of your work) along with a reel showing what your work looks like in motion. You will need to show evidence that you know how to create wounds, effects, period makeup etc as part of the requirements for the union and anyone who is looking to hire you. A good initial way to get experience is to reach out to film students. They have assignments as students that they have to complete so the chances are greater that you will receive a copy and that it will be completed. Then from there you'll have something to show to work to possibly assisting on smaller projects or working on them yourself. Make good use of google to find film schools. And here's a link to some things you should have in your kit if you didn't receive these things as part of the initial kit from school. Yes this makeup game ain't easy! More in Part Two!

Located in a historic building at the intersection of diverse neighborhoods, since 2001, UP has empowered community members and leveraged the arts to create positive social change. Our primary program offerings are in ceramics, ranging from arts classes for people of all ages and skill levels, to professional development services for artists, to events that bring us all together.

In addition to our ceramics studio, UP is home to 155 community-restored stained glass windows, 35-foot vaulted ceilings, original woodwork, and more than 3,200 square feet of stunning event rental space. We value community, inclusivity, art and artists, collaboration, and joy. We envision a future where, through the arts, everyone is able to transform their lives and communities.

This student-run committee manages every aspect of exhibitions, from artist selection and installation to art education and marketing. We are responsible for programming exhibitions in the Wisconsin Union gallery spaces. We strive to recontextualize standard approaches to the visual arts through collaborative and innovative exhibitions.

By participating in the Art Committee, you will receive valuable, hands-on experience in a professional gallery setting. If you are passionate about art, you can be part of a team that brings talented artists to the UW campus.

As a person who has been involved into 3D architecture visualization since 2004, it is a regret that I have not found this site earlier.All over these years, I have worked with many many top artists in Beijing to provide highest quality rendering service to architects all around the world. Most of 3D artists can not speak English, so they are invisible to the world outside China. However,they deserve to be known for their professions and excellent work.

Thank you,Nic, for your prompt attention. Although our original intention is to include the Beijing-based 3D artists into our union, it is highly appreciated that we can hear from you frequently in the future and establish close relationship with you. My email address is vevein@gmail.com

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I'm still not clear on what your union is going to do for it's members, are you representing them in contract negotiations or settling disputes for them? Give us some specifics about what the union's goals and responsibilities will be.

Maxer, if it is actually a union of artists in China, than this is the day you've been waiting for, as unions will raise wages/prices. That said, I think Koper is right and Molly really is presenting an industry group, or consortium of artists sharing a more developed translation service.

Teaching Artists Guild (TAG), is a practitioner-led community which raises the visibility and development of artists who teach. We are the voice of the teaching artist, communicating the depth and breadth of work that teaching artists provide our educational systems and communities. e24fc04721