According to the national survey of australia there are 9 million participants involved in the arts

And according to the national census of australia there is 193,600 employable positions for artists. 

These positions generate approximately 14.6 billion per year

 

1 in 5 Australians are disabled and disabled people are actually more likely than non-disabled people to create art, volunteer within the arts and give money to the arts.

However, artists with disability currently make up only 9% of our professional artist population and earn 42% less than artists without disability.

Today, professional artists with disability earn 42% less in total annual income than artists without disability. In 2010, artists with disability earned only 8% less.

This means, that for every dollar an artist without disability earns, an artist with disability barely scrapes by with 58 cents.

We recognize the value all artists of all skill levels contribute to the community

This petition is created to preserve the value of artistic contributors of all skill levels and physical abilities within our community

by promoting awareness we seek to create further inclusive employment opportunities for artists.

 

By signing this petition we will promote the need for more employable positions for artists.

 

We understand the value that artists of all skill levels contribute to the community.

 

By signing this you can help us show the value that artists contribute to the community