I will cut my coat according to my cloth. {Edited by Forum team} 2019

Mooloo wrote: »

My artist guy called at 1.30 asking for two more T-shirt dresses asap ideally for a photo shoot tomorrow. I just managed to make two simple dresses by closing time. He wants me to be there for a shoot and see etc there, but I explained to him he cannot afford me as it's £30 an hour for my time,. That he has been lucky that did his work at £10 an hour because I usually do it at home in my own time.

Well done on not going to the shoot, but why are you giving him mates rates at all? You are WORTH £30 per hour.

Hi Mooloo,
I'm just popping on very briefly to say that this artist is NOT playing fair. He knows fine the sort of rates he should be paying ( the fact that he is asking for more makes shows that he knows he is onto a good deal)
I have copied and pasted an example of suggested rates for artists ( from Scottish Artists Union) just to show you the rates suggested to practicing artists.
I hope you find it helpful ( I must dash, Mum's taxi is needed again)
PM me if you want any more info.
Linda x
RATES OF PAY 2018

Rates of Pay should apply to a wide range of freelance and short contract employment from consultancy work, project planning and development, to all aspects of workshop delivery (set up, execution, clear up) and other freelance activity. Rates exclude artist’s expenses for a specific project and VAT where relevant.



Hourly Rates 2018 (2017)

£21.60 (£20.77) per hour for a new graduate artist.

£27.99 (£26. 91) per hour for an artist with +3 year’s experience.

£34.58 (£32.03) per hour for an artist with +5 year’s experience.



Sessional Rates 2018 (2017)

Day rates are based on an 8-hour day, minimum ‘call’ is for a 4-hour session. Additional hours over 8-hours should be at a minimum of the appropriate hourly rate (see above).



New Graduate Artist

4-hour minimum call - £86.40 (£81.50)

8-hour day rate - £172.81 (£163.00)



3+ Years Experience

4-hour minimum call - £111.95 (£107.50)

8-hour day rate - £223.89 (£215.00)



5+ Years Experience

4-hour minimum call - £138.32 (£133.00)

8-hour day rate - £276.64 (£266.00)



The variations in rates relate to qualifications/experience, which are defined by ‘years as a working artist’, and would be evidenced by a professional CV, indicating the artist’s records and/or unique attributes.

Oh no,
Wishing her a speedy recovery.

Mooloo wrote: »

Dhd2 is still in hospital. Praying for her to stabilise.

Sending heaps of positive thoughts and feel better quickly vibes her way :lovethoug
Hugs for you too Mooloo