Status of the artist in Switzerland

In general, artists do not need to resort to another form of gainful employment if they can obtain unemployment benefits in the event of inactivity. 

However, several artists teach on the side.  There has been no significant increase in public funding of the arts, and the attitude of employers in this regard has not improved much.

Source: Syndicat Suisse Romand du Spectacle (SSRS), Schweizerischer Bühnenkünstlerverband (SBKV), Vereinigte Theaterschaffende der Schweiz (VTS), November 2003.

• Read the document on the social status of the artist in Switzerland elaborated by the unions, November 2003 
  (PDF also available in French)
  
  
• Read the document prepared by the Federal Office of Culture, October 2008 (PDF only in French)

See also:

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

Useful links:

• Federal Office for Culture