Like the GOT MILK? campaign which raises awareness that milk has value,
The GOT PAY? Organization aims to raise awareness that All Artists Have Value!
GOT PAY? was formed in March of 2005 in response to the many formidable Cleveland area advertisers who regularly cast non-union actors in their commercials for NO PAY! Many of the professional artists in our community view this as a damaging practice for all area artists if we hope to grow and thrive. A heated, web-based debate culminated in organizing our first free public meeting of artists mentoring artists called: PAY vs NO PAY- A Discussion of Your Worth. See GOT OVERVIEW?
GOT PAY? is now an artists advocacy organization, dedicated to providing a comprehensive resource of professional, performance and service rates, standards and practices. Whether you are a professional or amateur actor, singer, dancer, writer, producer, director, musician, wardrobe or makeup artist, prop or wig master, lighting technician, set designer, stage manager or other creative artist, we hope this will be a safe place to ask questions, share your thoughts and put the "Business" in your Show Business career.
We realize that not all art forms are created equal. Most theaters, independent film makers and dance companies have very limited budgets and profit margins. However, NO ONE should appear in radio or tv commercials for less than the established union rates. See GOT RATES?
You don't have to starve to be a great artist!
Our aim is to foster a unified and informed arts community with FREE public meetings and website.
YES FREE! You will never be charged for meetings or access to this website.
We hope to provide timely information about the things that matter to you most, so please keep in touch with your questions and suggestions for site content at info@gotpay.org.
Browse this site and come back to it each time you have questions about how to develop your craft or whether you are being treated fairly by someone offering you a "great opportunity" for NO PAY!
Remember
If Money Is Made, The Talent Gets Paid!
