Know Your Rights: artists and self-employment contracts. An online workshop for Artists' Union England members. Know your rights and feel empowered to negotiate with confidence. Divided we beg, united we bargain. Sign up at artistsunionengland.org.uk #artistsunionengland #contracts #solidarity

Being a freelance artist can be tough. When something at work doesn’t feel right, it’s hard to know where to turn. Maybe a client breaks a contract, maybe your work environment feels unsafe, or maybe you’re just not sure what your rights are. Don’t wait for something to go wrong. Join AUE today!

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

As the trade union for artists in England and a coalition member of the Arts and Minds Campaign, we stand together to defend creativity itself from becoming an exclusive privilege rather than a right. Data from Teacher Tapp and WeThink/Omnisis, via The Arts and Minds Campaign. #artistsunionengland

“On this day, I pay tribute to our members and to all artists around the world, the drivers, thinkers, creators, educators, healers, campaigners, nurturers — filling our lives with the beauty, joy and knowledge that art brings to us every day.” Scroll to read Zita’s full message.

Being a freelance artist can be tough. When something at work doesn’t feel right, it’s hard to know where to turn. Don’t wait for something to go wrong. Join AUE today for just £4 a month and get the protection and support you deserve! #artistsunionengland #freelancelife #unionstrong #solidarity

Know Your Rights: artists and self-employment contracts. An online workshop for Artists' Union England members. Know your rights and feel empowered to negotiate with confidence. Divided we beg, united we bargain. Sign up at artistsunionengland.org.uk #artistsunionengland #contracts #solidarity

The theme for this year's International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment: Acting Together for Just, Peaceful and Inclusive Societies. Scroll to read a message from our Co-Chair, Zita Holbourne. #artistsunionengland #poverty #endpoverty #equality

"As artists, we know that art can bring healing and be positive for our wellbeing. It is essential that everyone has access to services and support — even more so for those in the most precarious, dangerous and urgent situations." You can read Zita's full statement by following the link in our bio.

If you let us know that you’re faced with an overdue invoice, our team are on hand to contact your employer, remind them of their obligations including the payment of a late fee, and check in with them until the payment is made. Join AUE now for just £48 per year: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk

48% of our members who used our rates of pay guidelines told us their fees increased as a result. Joining Artists’ Union England means you’re not negotiating alone - you have the backing of collective standards and the strength of solidarity. View our rates of pay guidelines on our website.

“Black History Month is an opportunity for our arts and culture sector to honour the work that generations of Black artists and communities have done, to shine a light on struggles and victories but to also say no to racism." Scroll to read the full message from our Co-Chair, Zita Holbourne.

Weeks before the UK government formally recognised Palestine, our Co-Chair Zita Holbourne urged them to take this step. She also stressed that recognition alone was not enough, and that much more must be done to end the genocide. Proud to be AUE. Proud to stand on the right side of history.

When you join AUE, you don’t just become part of a union - you gain a powerful voice on the national stage. Together, we make sure artists aren’t just heard - they’re taken seriously. To read Loraine’s full speech, head to the link in our bio! #artistsunionengland #artsineducation #solidarity

"The arts inspire hope and dreams. We want that for every child, for every adult. Arts education available for everyone - a door of opportunity, open for all." We call upon our government to make arts education accessible to all. #artistsunionengland #artsineducation #unionstrong #solidarity

Yesterday's announcement from the UK government should have happened years ago. The UK must act now, alongside all states opposing the Israeli government’s slaughter of Palestinians. We demand an immediate ceasefire, withdrawal from Gaza, and an end to attacks in the West Bank. #freepalestine

You can now pay your union subs monthly! For just £4 a month you’ll receive the support of our dedicated caseworker, access to 30mins of free legal advice, and £5m Public & Products Liability insurance. Sign up at the link in our bio, today. #artistsunionengland #unionsubs #solidarity

Are you an LGBTQIA+ artist and a member of AUE? We invite you to join our new LGBTQIA+ members network. Please email [email protected] with LGBTQIA+ Members Network in the subject line, if you’re interested in joining. #artistsunionengland #LGBTQIA #network

As the trade union for artists in England, we stand in solidarity with our 2,000+ members to hold the art world to account. Our team offers one-to-one support, giving members the advice and tools they need to advocate for themselves. Join Artists’ Union England today for just £4 a month.

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

Even in this culture of very low pay, there is still a gender pay gap. AUE attends the annual TUC Women’s Conference to advocate for women artists, fighting for pay parity, equal representation and fair working conditions for women artists. #artistsunionengland #genderpaygap #TUC

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

Negotiating your worth shouldn’t be intimidating. As a union for and by artists, we understand how tough it can be to ask for the fee you deserve. That’s why we’ve created a ready-to-use email template to help you implement our Artists’ Rates of Pay Guidelines. #artistsunionengland #freelancelife

Our co-chairs, Zita and Loraine, will be chairing and speaking at multiple fringes at the 157th annual TUC Congress and championing artists at the heart of the trade union movement. If you’re in Brighton between 7th-10th September, come and say hi 👋 #artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpay

We urge all artists to use our rates of pay guidelines, which outline half-day and full-day rates for artists of all levels of experience. Access our rates of pay guidelines for free: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/rates-of-pay/ #artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpay

We need the government to understand that without a stable home, decent pay and access to good working conditions, artists cannot create art, which contributes to the culture and wellbeing of this country. Join AUE now: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk Quote taken from the AUE membership survey 2024.

When you’re an independent artist faced with a dispute against a huge organisation, it can be easy to feel hopeless. But don’t give up – contact your union! Join AUE now for just £48 per year: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk #artistsunionengland #artworkiswork #fairpayforartists

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

We need studio space. We need stable housing. We need rent controls. We need the government, employers, landlords, everyone to recognise that the spiralling cost of housing and workspace is having a devastating impact. Become a member of AUE now: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk

We urge the government to ensure the fair application of AI across all industries – including pay for the artists who originate work used to train AI. If you’re an artist facing issues at work due to the implication of AI, get in touch. Join AUE now: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk

The arts are in dire need of urgent investment. We join the organisations calling on the government to act now. Become a member of AUE and join the movement: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk #artistsunionengland #artseducation. Headline taken from The Art Newspaper.

If you’re having trouble getting your invoice paid on time, we are here to support you. We can advise you on your rights, and remind your employer of their legal obligations to pay their freelancers in a timely manner. Join AUE now for just £48 per year: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk

By standing in solidarity as artists, we gain a powerful voice that is capable of change. Join AUE now for just £48 per year. Divided we beg. United we bargain. www.artistsunionengland.org.uk

ZONE31 CIC has joined the AUE Good Practice Charter! As an arts organisation, it is your responsibility to ensure safe and fair working conditions for the artists you engage. Find out how your organisation can join our Good Practice Charter: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/good-practic...

The arts make us who we are. They create communities. It is vital that children from all backgrounds can participate. Sign the open letter to the Secretary of State for Education calling for better access to the arts: actionnetwork.org/forms/open-l...

As a union led by artists, we understand that it can be a challenge to find a spare £48 all in one go. That’s why we’ve introduced the option to pay by card monthly, to help spread the cost to just £4 per month. Join now: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk

At the AUE Annual General Meeting in June, our membership overwhelmingly voted for the union to continue to use its position at the Trades Union Congress, and as part of the broader labour movement, to continue to push for the freedom and dignity of the Palestinian people.

Dealing with late payment of fees? Concerned for your health and safety at work? Struggling with an employer who just won’t stick to the contract? Our new Caseworker Heather is here to help! Join AUE now to get Heather in your corner: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk

We joined over 100 charities, unions, councils, and community groups led by the 1 for Equality alliance calling on the government to finally implement the Socio-Economic Duty (Section 1, Equality Act 2010), which would mean making austerity unlawful. Find out more: gftu.org.uk/make-equalit...

The Labour Party Conference. The TUC Women’s Conference. The TUC Black Workers’ Conference. The Annual TUC Conference. When you join AUE, you’re represented by a dedicated committee who speak for artists on a national stage. Join our 1800+ members: buff.ly/41S3v0a Photo credit: Andy Aitchison.

This LGBT+ History Month, we are celebrating activists from the Trade Union movement who have fought for the rights of LGBT+ people. Read our Co-Chair's statement here: buff.ly/4k2oJkt We're also working on a new network for our LGBT+ members. Email [email protected] to be involved!

AUE is a democratic union. Every year, our members shape our campaigns and our actions to ensure that we act on their behalf. Read 'From "Hand to Mouth" to Bread and Roses' for more on democratic organising, and join AUE today. www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/from-hand-to... #artistsunionengland

When you join AUE, you gain: Public and Products Liability (PPL) insurance The support of a dedicated executive committee Comprehensive tax advice A voice on the national stage, advocating for fair pay and good working conditions for artists. Join now: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk

Did you know that you may be entitled to claim a late fee on your invoice if your payment is overdue? The UK invoice late payment fee is 8% plus the Bank of England base rate for business to business transactions. Do check your contract for specific terms! Join AUE: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk

Artists may be unpredictable and sometimes difficult to herd, but we are getting organised and we will win! Read ‘From “Hand To Mouth” to Bread and Roses’, a new report on artists’ lives by Industria and AUE. And don't forget to join your union! www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/from-hand-to...

It is vital that we stand in solidarity with our fellow casualised workers, who face poor pay, terrible working conditions and unstable futures. Read ‘From “Hand To Mouth” to Bread and Roses’, a new report on artists’ lives by Industria and AUE: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/from-hand-to...

AUE stands firmly against precarity and impermanence, calling for fair pay, good working conditions and sustainable futures for artists. Join us as we build a permanent struggle for a transformed art world. www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/from-hand-to... #artistsunionengland #fairpay #artistslife

AUE will be attending trans+ pride tomorrow, in solidarity with the trans+ community. Following the recent Supreme Court ruling, it is more important than ever to speak out and show up. 26th July 2025, 1pm, Langham Place. See you there! #artistsunionengland #transpride #solidarity

The full rate of new State Pension is £230.25 a week, provided you've made the required NI contributions. Read ‘From “Hand To Mouth” to Bread and Roses’, a new report on artists’ lives by Industria, commissioned and published by AUE: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/from-hand-to...

"Working as a visual artist should never be a privilege for those who have inherited wealth." Read ‘From “Hand To Mouth” to Bread and Roses’, a new report on artists’ lives by Industria, commissioned and published by Artists’ Union England: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/from-hand-to...