Survey on unpaid work by disabled artists/artsworkers

Have you ever been asked to do something for nothing in relation to access/disability inclusion for an arts organisation, arts project or artist? We are aware that in the cultural sector, disabled artists, facilitators and others are sometimes asked to do something for no fee or no transparent exchange (ie. where you might be given something such as mentoring, space, support instead of money).

Have you experienced this? Here are 10 short questions which should take around 5 minutes to fill in. There will be paid opportunities to tell us about your experiences in more depth.

If you require this survey in a different format, please email laura@weareunlimited.org.uk or text/call 07506 679968 (Mon-Fri 9-5)

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* 1. Are you a disabled person/someone with a long-term health condition/someone with health related access needs/neurodivergent/Deaf?

Yes

No (you will be taken to the end of the survey as this survey is designed to capture the experiences of disabled people)

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* 2. Are you currently in a:

Paid job in the arts sector

Paid job in the disability arts sector

Freelance career in the arts sector

Freelance career in the disability sector

Volunteer in the arts sector (including being on boards etc)

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Where do you live?

England, London

England, Midlands

England, North

England, South East

England, South West

Scotland

Wales

Northern Ireland

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What stage are you in your career?

Under 5 years experience

5-9 years experience

10-19 years experience

20+ years experience

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* 5. Have you ever been asked to do something for nothing in relation to access/disability inclusion for an arts organisation, arts project or artist in the UK?

(This does not include anything linked to an agreed volunteer position/task)

Yes

No (skip to question 9)

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* 6. If you answered 'yes', how frequently do you do it?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Frequently

Used to do it, but don't any more

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* 7. If you did do something for nothing, what were your reasons?

Felt I should

Wanted to make a link with the venue/organisation/project/person

Couldn't get involved if I didn't

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Rather than being asked to do something for nothing, would you rather:

Be paid an appropriate rate

Be paid at least a token amount

Be given vouchers or a gift

Exchange your skills and experience for opportunities or support such as mentoring, rehearsal space, office provision etc

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Do you currently have a voluntary role in the sector (e.g being on a board or member of an advisory group)?

Yes

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* 10. If you have chosen to volunteer and undertake specific tasks for free, do you:

Do this to gain skills, understanding and experience

Do this because it's the easiest way to avoid complexities with benefits

Do this because it's the easiest and simplest way to avoid complexities with access, varying health or fatigue levels

Do this willingly, enjoy gifting time and/or experience, knowledge and skills for free

Do this because you are getting something valuable in return

Other (please specify)

Survey on unpaid work by disabled artists/artsworkers

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* 1. Are you a disabled person/someone with a long-term health condition/someone with health related access needs/neurodivergent/Deaf?

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* 2. Are you currently in a:

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* 3. Where do you live?

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* 4. What stage are you in your career?

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* 5. Have you ever been asked to do something for nothing in relation to access/disability inclusion for an arts organisation, arts project or artist in the UK? (This does not include anything linked to an agreed volunteer position/task)

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* 6. If you answered 'yes', how frequently do you do it?

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* 7. If you did do something for nothing, what were your reasons?

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* 8. Rather than being asked to do something for nothing, would you rather:

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* 9. Do you currently have a voluntary role in the sector (e.g being on a board or member of an advisory group)?

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* 10. If you have chosen to volunteer and undertake specific tasks for free, do you:

* 5. Have you ever been asked to do something for nothing in relation to access/disability inclusion for an arts organisation, arts project or artist in the UK?

(This does not include anything linked to an agreed volunteer position/task)