Fair Work Statement

Fair Work is at the core of everything we do. We strive to ensure that we are an organisation whose core team, commissioned artists and collaborators feel heard, valued, and have the opportunity to develop alongside our work. 

anam creative’s Fair Work statement has been written in accordance to the Scottish Government's Fair Work First Guidance. 

Effective Voice 

We believe in offering those we work with the means of having their voices heard. Through feedback, weekly reflection sessions in all of our funded projects and one-to-one in-person or zoom meetings, we promote constructive criticism and feedback. We believe that those we work with and support have unique and valid insights into how anam creative runs and should have the chance to voice their opinions. This allows us to create positive and impactful change.

Fulfilment

We support fulfilment through an open work environment that encourages skill-sharing and opportunities to learn through activity. Our funded collaborative projects offer paid time to develop artistic practices while experiencing new methods of working through collaboration. 

anam creative facilitates this aspect of fair work through granting autonomy, providing opportunities for problem-solving and making a positive impact. We prioritise learning, personal development, and career advancement. Our commitment involves setting realistic and attainable performance expectations that do not compromise well-being, as well as collaborative support. Moreover, we maintain clear and transparent criteria for career progression and offer ample chances for personal growth.

Opportunity

We are committed to offering fairly paid opportunities to as wide a network of artists and musicians as possible. All of our application processes are informal and can be filled out in writing or by submitting a video cover letter and CV. By using a point system that outlines the main characteristics we are looking for in an applicant, we ensure our recruitment process is objective and fair. Our approach to anam creative as a collective allows those we have commissioned the opportunity to work on projects, or run events through anam creative allowing more avenues for more professional development. 

Respect

Those we work with deserve to work in an environment that is free from bullying, harassment, discrimination and victimisation. We have policies which outline our commitment to offering a safe and open work environment which promotes respect and support. 

Security 

anam creative pays everyone involved in our organisation with the rates set by the Scottish Artists Union. Our core team and those we commission are on freelance contracts which allows for flexible working hours and we do not use zero hour contracts or fire and rehire practices.