Wage Rage

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There seems to be this overall assumption that artists and writers, and possibly musicians and performers, will work for free. Some rationalizations include: since the work they do is part of their natural talents and/or they are so passionate about their work they will do it gladly without pay.
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We never assume the dentist, plumber or accountant would work for free. How insulting to expect a creative person to work for free.
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Here's an art group that addresses this annoying issue.
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W.A.G.E. MEETING
Working Artists and the Greater Economy, invites you to an open meeting.
Come One Come All Come Two Come Two By Two
http://www.wageforwork.com/
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ABOUT W.A.G.E.:
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DEAR ARTIST,
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SO, I HAVE TO TELL YOU THE CRAZIEST STORY...
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A MUSEUM HIRED ME TO PUT ON A SHOW.

SO I WENT TO WORK AT MY STUDIO.
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AFTER LABORING FOR 6 MONTHS,
AFTER TWO WEEKS OF INSTALLATION,
AFTER COUNTLESS MEETINGS WITH THE MUSEUM,
I PUT ON A SHOW.
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A GREAT SHOW!
I SENT THE MUSEUM MY INVOICE.

THEY SENT ME A CHECK MADE OUT FOR A TON OF EXPOSURE.
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MY LANDLORD KEEPS ASKING FOR A RENT.

I SIGNED OVER MY EXPOSURE.
TURNS OUT I DON'T HAVE A STUDIO ANYMORE.
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MISSING YOU,
W.A.G.E.