Street artist (Straatartiest)
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Street artist is a general name for artists who show their talents on the street to the public. Because there are many different types of artists, the profession of street artist can relate to different types of artists. When a street artist plays a musical instrument, one also speaks of a street musician. In most cases, street artists will show their skills on the street, hoping to earn some extra income. Another reason that street artists perform on the street or at other locations may be because of a public event, for example. In that case, the street artists are often hired by an organization and will not charge a voluntary fee. In all cases, street artists can be regarded as entertainers, who try to entertain people in a special way on the street. Street performers can be found everywhere in busy locations, from hobby to professional. Think, for example, of metro stations, of large cities and parks. Depending on the type of artists and the type of performance, one also speaks of street theater. The profession of street artist has no fixed description, because all artists can offer entertainment value in their own way. In all cases, street artists must be regarded as artists who provide street theatre. Street theatre is a special form of theatre that is performed in public space. Another important feature of street theatre is that there should be no paying spectators. In other words, there must be an open character, because otherwise there is no street theatre. As described earlier, there are many different artists who can be classified as street artists. In many cases, these are artists who want to promote their work in a special way. In addition, street artists can simply be active as a hobby.
Street artists are therefore artists who give a special performance on the street, which can relate to different types of artists and performances. Think, for example, of the well-known organ man, who can often be found in the inner cities of cities. Another form of street performers are street musicians. Well-known musical instruments that street musicians use include the accordion, the violin and the guitar. The organ man, who works as a street artist with his barrel organ, can be seen as a professional. This is an important difference with street musicians, because most street musicians cannot be considered professional. All these different street artists can also be considered entertainers. As described earlier, street artists provide street theatre. This means that street artists do not use a stage to give a performance. In addition, street artists will not use other complex installations. Street theatres should be characterised by their simple character. Officially speaking, the aforementioned organ man cannot be regarded as a street artist, because an organ man uses a large complex music machine. In practice, there are many different artists to be regarded as street artists. Think, for example, of puppeteers who give a simple performance.
DIFFERENT STREET ARTISTS
Other artists who can also be classified as street artists are, for example, jugglers, clowns, dancers, fortune tellers, mimes and visual artists. These types of artists can often be found on the street, where special performances are given. In most cases, the street performers give the performances to earn some extra income through the performance. Not all street artists give performances with the intention of earning money. Think, for example, of markets and fairs where craftsmen show old crafts to the public. Well-known examples of this are the farrier and the glassblower. A lesser-known form of street performers are ice artists.
RULES FOR STREET PERFORMERS
Performing as a street artist is nowadays in many cases bound by rules. Anyone who wishes to perform as a street artist or as a street musician would do well to check the local rules. Many municipalities use a General Local Ordinance for street artists, which states whether the street artist will have to apply for a permit or exemption. In addition, this Regulation may only cover certain areas.
WHAT DOES A STREET ARTIST DO:
TRAINING TO BECOME A STREET ARTIST
There are no training courses for street artists. The profession of street artist can relate to various types of professions and artists. Most street performers only perform because they like it. For specific training opportunities, we refer to the more specific professions. For the profession of street artist, no further training is required. Anyone can work as a street artist. However, accounting can be important as an independent street artist.
COMPANIES WHERE A STREET ARTIST CAN WORK
In general, a street artist will have to be regarded as an entrepreneur. In addition, a street artist can simply be active as a hobby. Most artists are not professionally employed. This does not alter the fact that street artists can be affiliated with an artist mediator or impresariat. In that case, street artists can also work during events and parties. In that case, artists can no longer be considered as street artists, because in many cases the visitors have to pay for the event or party.
COMPETENCES STREET ARTIST
The most important competence of a street artist is the passion for performing on the street. Wanting to entertain people can therefore be regarded as an important competence. Sufficient motivation and inspiration should not be lacking as a street artist. In general, communication can also be regarded as an important competence, because you are dealing with different people. Generally important words are sensitivity, energy, flexibility, planning, insight, independence, pleasure and performance. If you work professionally, networking can also be regarded as an important competence.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A STREET ARTIST
Labour market perspective as a street artist does not apply, because anyone can become a street artist. The career opportunities as a street artist are strongly dependent on the level as an artist and your own competencies. Breaking through as a street artist will not be easy in most cases, as is the case with many professions within the artist industry.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND SALARY STREET ARTIST
Terms of employment and salary do not apply to a street artist. A street artist is self-employed and not employed. The income of a street artist can't really be seen as an ordinary salary either. In most cases, a street performer will perform sporadically in the hope of earning some extra money.
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