On Our Team

09/26/2025

"Do it for exposure" never ends.

The exploitation of artists is the point, not some inconvenience artists have to navigate along the way to paid opportunities.

The speculation about Taylor Swift’s possible performance at the Super Bowl has now reportedly come to an abrupt end. Industry insiders claimed that Swift made some demands to perform for the halftime show. However, the NFL refused to meet her terms, and the deal has thus fallen through. In that, ...

08/25/2025

On Our Team has signed Cultural Freedom Demands Collective Courage: A Nation-wide Statement of Values and Principles for the Field of Art and Culture.

In the face of increasing threats to artistic and intellectual freedom in the United States, the Statement reasserts the arts sector’s commitment to retain programmatic independence and resist pressures of institutional self-censorship, which is the only way to ensure that future generations inherit robust cultural institutions that stimulate the imagination, engender free thinking, and incubate new futures.

Read the full statement and add your name: https://www.collective-courage.com/ National Coalition Against Censorship

05/28/2025

"Slashed federal spending, layoffs at museums nationwide, Trump’s global tariff war, and a looming economic recession have deepened financial uncertainty at a time when institutions say they’re still recovering from post-pandemic attendance drops."

Arts and culture advocates, from museum workers to school teachers, rallied outside City Hall this week for higher baselines in the 2026 budget.

05/21/2025

Huge congratulations to On Our Team co-founder Christine Pascual on receiving the The Merritt Award for Excellence in Design and Collaboration from !

10/07/2024

We're signal boosting some pay transparency work that is doing:

the art rebellion is doing another round of artist $napshots!

They're looking for Chicago-based artists to share their money stories anonymously. They are especially interested in musicians, theater artists, and artist-parents. Those selected for publication will receive a $125 stipend.

Visit https://www.theartrebellion.net/artist-test-pay-project/ or email [email protected] if interested.

09/11/2024

Are you ready for the second report from the Berkshire/Columbia Counties Pay Equity Project? They're hosting a free in-person event on Sept 25 in Great Barrington, MA. Learn more about the work they're doing to grow pay equity here: https://berkshireonstage.blog/2024/09/03/berkshires-columbia-counties-pay-equity-coalition-hosts-second-pay-equity-summit-at-the-mahaiwe/

05/04/2024

We're looking forward to this conversation! Join us on Monday at 2pm ET streaming on live! https://howlround.com/happenings/notes-field-frank-conversation-pay-equity-american-theatre

04/16/2024

"In the vibrant and fast-paced world of entertainment, where creativity meets commerce, it’s crucial for employees to understand their rights and protections under California employment laws. From wages and overtime pay to breaks and other relevant regulations, knowing your rights can empower you to navigate your career with confidence and ensure fair treatment in the workplace."

From ‘What Are My Rights As an Employee in the Entertainment Industry?’ by Noho, March 27, 2024

https://nohoartsdistrict.com/what-are-my-rights-as-an-employee-in-the-entertainment-industry/

04/13/2024

“The gender pay gap in the cultural sector has increased for the second year running and is now wider than the overall UK gender pay gap, latest figures reveal.”

From ‘Gender pay gap in cultural sector increases for second year running’ by Katie Chambers, The Stage, April 5, 2024

https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/gender-pay-gap-in-cultural-sector-increases-for-second-year-running

04/11/2024

Don't mind us, we're just over here doing our taxes and wishfully thinking we could write off all our unpaid and underpaid labor...

04/09/2024

“As one of the largest museums in North America, the Art Gallery of Ontario’s workers fairly point out the AGO’s ability to throw money around. From 2020 to 2021 their CEO Stephan Jost took home almost $800 thousand. Recently the gallery has announced plans for a $100 million expansion for modern and contemporary art. While it may have stated a deficit in its last year, the gallery certainly isn’t hurting for money—but the union members certainly are.”

From ‘Art Gallery of Ontario’s workers strike for fair wages’ by Art Critique, April 3, 2024

https://www.art-critique.com/en/2024/04/art-gallery-of-ontarios-workers-strike-for-fair-wages/

04/06/2024

We're looking forward to this panel on Pay Equity for Artists (Taylor's Version) hosted by the Women's Bar of Illinois and Lawyers for the Creative Arts, and moderated by On Our Team co-founder Elsa Hiltner on April 13th!

More info at https://law-arts.org/event/cle-wbai-x-lca-pay-equity-artists