In the run-up to the Finance Act negotiations, the Conservatives propose giving newly qualified artists a year's extra SU. This will allow graduates to concentrate 100% on making art in the first year.
BKF welcomes the proposal. It can give young artists a fair chance to start their careers and create a way of life in the profession.
This is needed, because the first years after the art academy are critical. BKF has therefore worked purposefully to improve the situation of graduates over the past few years.
Vi har bla. created network for new graduates. Made one mentoring scheme, where new graduates spar with experienced colleagues. And we have expanded and targeted BKF's continuing education offer.
BKF in the news
Click 'Kunstnerforbund: SU for newly qualified artists will pay off', interview by Ritzaus Bureau with BKF chairman Nis Rømer, 30 July 2017.
'K will let newly graduated artists continue at SU', article about the Conservatives' proposal on DR Nyheder, 29 July 2017.
Top: Hanging for the exhibition 'The Final Exhibition', Copenhagen, August 2017. The exhibition was a collaboration between graduates from the three Danish art academies and Malmö Art Academy. Photo: Katrine Møbius.