AAPL

Achievements

  1. 2013

    The AAPL is founded and begins its first advocacy efforts with cultural authorities.

  2. 2017

    A first framework agreement is signed with the Ministry of Culture to support visual artists.

  3. 2018

    An improved social status is established for independent artists in the sector.

  4. 2019

    A minimum fee scale is adopted for public exhibitions.

  5. 2019

    A creation-support scheme is launched jointly with the authorities.

  6. 2020

    An exceptional support fund is secured for artists during the health crisis.

  7. 2023

    The tax regime applicable to visual artists is revised, with eased thresholds.

  8. 2025

    The professional artist status is more broadly recognised in national legislation.

  9. 2026

    Negotiations open for a new multi-year framework agreement with the Ministry of Culture.