Abstract

Performing artists seem to remain in the culture sector despite the challenges with sustaining an artistic practice. Our research question is why the occupational commitment of the artistic precariat survives an external shock like the Covid-19 shutdown. We combined quantitative and qualitative survey data among performing artists in Norway (N = 607) one year into the pandemic. Innovation and portfolio management took place in tandem with intense identity work. The perception of “otherness” reinforced overall artist identity and thereby sustained occupational commitment. Any excess supply of practitioners in the sector seems to some degree disconnected from the actual economic conditions.

摘要

尽管维持艺术实践面临挑战，但表演艺术家似乎仍留在文化领域。我们的研究问题是，为什么艺术不稳定人士的职业承诺能够在 Covid-19 关闭等外部冲击中幸存下来。我们将挪威表演艺术家 (N = 607) 的定量和定性调查数据结合到流行病爆发一年后。创新和投资组合管理与密集的身份识别工作同步进行。“他者”的感知强化了艺术家的整体身份，从而维持了职业承诺。该行业从业者的任何过剩供应似乎在某种程度上与实际经济状况脱节。