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E-NEWS
Every two weeks, the Alliance features a member profile.
To be selected, please make sure to:

1. Submit your event on the web calendar.
2. Update your profile page.
3. Email mmasaoka[at]aaartsalliance[dot]org or call (212) 941-9208 ext. 2 to setup a time to discuss when you wish to be featured. This service is a member benefit.

RESEARCH

Asian American Arts in NYC: A Snapshot of Current Trends and Issues is a twelve-month research initiative produced by the Asian American Arts Alliance. This report is a snapshot of the economic well-being of the constituents of the Asian American arts community in New York City, including artists, arts workers, and arts organizations. The report identifies demographic data as well as arising and longstanding issues, including those exacerbated by the challenges of the current recession.

Key Findings:

INCOME
• 60% of artists make less than $10,000 a year from their art. 37% of arts workers are not being paid at all for their work. More than 50% of arts organizations have budgets of $100,000 or less.

JOBS
• 70% of artists work either full- or part-time outside of their artistic career. 35% of arts workers carry out their arts-related job full time.

DEBT
• 40% of artists are accruing up to $5,000 each year in debt to create their work.

LOCATION & SPACE
• 45% of artists live in Manhattan and 70% of artists create their work at home. 77% of arts workers have their office/workspace in Manhattan.

EDUCATION
• 26% of artists are self-taught and 35% have or are pursuing a graduate degree in the arts. 61% of arts workers hold undergraduate degrees and 28% hold a graduate degree.

TIME
• 67% of artists spend 30 hours a week or less on their artistic career and 60% note that just one-half or less of that time is actually spent on the art making process.

CHALLENGES
• 74% of arts workers and 65% of artists say that getting funding is their top challenge.

ARTISTS/ARTS WORKERS
• 56% of arts workers are also practicing artists.

To learn more, download the report here>> AsianAmericanArtsNYCReport 8-31-09-FINAL.zip


 


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