Scientific research “Criteria for calculating the salaries of performing artists working in state – funded cultural institutions”

The project examined the remuneration of performing artists in European countries, are there performance categories for performing artists, according to which the salary is calculated and what is the amount of salary for different groups of performing artists in European countries (eg opera soloists, orchestra musicians, ballet artists)?

In the course of the work, interviews were conducted in state-funded cultural institutions, public organizations and local governments. The authors of the study evaluated statistical data, existing legislation and used other available sources of information. The results of the research were used to improve the salary system in Latvian state-funded cultural institutions.