Have you ever encountered a scenario like this (either as a client or as an artist)?

A company is in need of a new logo or to revamp the one they already have. With a next to nil budget somebody decides, wouldn’t it be great to hold a contest? The company can see lots of designs from many designers and then offer a cash “prize” for the winning design! Isn’t that brilliant?

As an artist you should be cringing. If your not, then please find another profession. It’s scenarios like this that undermine the true value of our services. You have talent, you’ve paid your dues and earned your education and experience. You do not have to work for free. Repeat it with me. You do not have to work for free.

If you are a client who has ever thought about this, let me explain how unethical it is. Say you own a roofing company. I am in need of a new roof. I’d like you to come and reroof a portion of my house. If I like the job you have done better than the work of your competitors then I will pay you a miniscule static fee of my choosing. Insulted yet? As we are when you present such an offer to us.

If you are saying, “well don’t enter the contest.” Then you have obviously missed the point. We have worked hard to build our talent, knowledge, and experience. We deserve to be fairly paid for that. As an artist, or the employer of artists, please support us in the face of these injustices. Speak out and help end these unfair wage practices today!

Post written by KRSmith at www.khrysser.com.

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