Working Artists & the Greater Economy

Working Artists and the Greater Economy (W.A.G.E.) is a nonprofit organization founded in New York City in 2008 by visual and performing artists and independent curators. Focused on combating labor exploitation in the arts, W.A.G.E. has distributed over $23 million to artists through its certification program since 2014, emphasizing the necessity for fair compensation in creative fields.

Internationally recognized by UNESCO, W.A.G.E. continues to advocate for artists' rights and equitable practices in the art sector. The organization offers resources such as the W.A.G.E. Skills Calculator, which provides data on curatorial labor pay rates, fostering a community of informed and fair compensation in the arts.

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