ARTIST'S FUND - Support Fund for Art Workers
SANDEM is a social solidarity fund established to provide economic support to artists in cases of unemployment, disasters, fatal illnesses, long-term health problems, and sudden loss of income, in order to ensure their livelihood. Artists who are members of SANDEM can receive grant support from this fund under specified conditions.
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
This project encompasses visual arts, performing arts, music, literature, design, film, cultural industry professionals, and independent art workers. Artists who are members of SANDEM will be able to receive grant support from this fund under specified conditions.
BASIS AND REASONING
Artists are often excluded from the social security system and face significant risks in their lives due to precarious and informal working conditions. This reality necessitates a special social solidarity mechanism for artists.
The Artist's Fund is an ethical, fair, and lasting solution that addresses this need.
MODE OF SERVICE AND STRUCTURE OF THE FUND
• Funding Sources:
• A certain percentage of membership fees (10-15%)
• Corporate donations
• A certain percentage of the income generated from cultural and artistic projects
• Local and international funding applications
• Volunteer supporters and social responsibility projects
• Fund Usage Criteria:
1. Unemployment status (having no income for at least 3 months)
2. Report of serious illness (conditions requiring long-term treatment)
3. Disaster victimization (earthquake, fire, flood, etc.)
4. Sudden loss of income or bankruptcy
5. In case of death, educational or financial support for the artist's family/children.
• Fund Management:
• The fund will be overseen by an independent “Social Solidarity Commission” to be established within SANDEM.
• Applications will be evaluated using transparent criteria.
• The grants provided are non-reimbursable and will be merit-based, not humiliating.
• Fund usage will be reported and shared with the public at least once a year.
