Status of the artist in Lithuania

According to the results of a social survey conducted in 2000, 65% of artists hold a complementary work that is related to the artist’s occupation, 5% engage only in creation.  About one half of the respondents maintain that income derived from artistic activities constitute only 25% of all revenues.  4% of artists engage in business related to creation, whereas 1% engages in business that bears no connection with artistic creation.

Source: Lithuanian National Commission for UNESCO, September 2003.

Read the document on the social status of the artist in Lithuania (PDF)

See also:

• Employment & Protection
• Social Dialogue
• Tax System
• International Mobility

Useful links:

• Ministry of Culture