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My journal began many years ago with entries dedicated to joining the Union of Artists. I was young, naive and burdened with a bunch of small kids. You need to do something to keep from getting sour! Let everyone realize how awesome I am! I filled out a completely insane Soviet questionnaire, which asked if I was under occupation and if I participated in the partisan movement, took the rugs on which I wove some pictures - a fish, a still life, abstractly beautiful colors reminiscent of a forest, and went. They told me that the rugs are bad, they can buy better ones at IKEA. Artists with rugs are not accepted into the Union of Artists. And if I want to make woven images, I must train as a tapestry maker and weave tapestries. I spat, decided that I was not going to weave tapestries and it was generally unclear why I decided to join there.
It seems to me that format and adherence to it is the motto of this organization. A step to the right, a step to the left - execution on the spot. This format was formed in the late seventies. It reminds me of a community of old southern aristocrats who gather for forty years in a row at some Colonel Dupont's, smoke cigars and remember the old days. On the street there is already a different era, a different century, different conditions... neither they, nor their memories, nor their cigars are of interest to anyone. And if I were them, I would pay extra to people who agree to play this with them. and they manage not to accept anyone else.
This time I took the path of conformity. For three years I exhibited with our city youth and was active. They tolerated me, despite not quite the statutory age. Therefore, I decided that as an honest person I was obliged to marry them.
This year the youth team decided to join almost in full force. They took away my works with sauce, which everyone likes, and several watercolors.

And at the appointed time I went first to the section. After all, I’m joining as a scheduler, at first the schedulers looked at us. The building is pretentious, in the center of Moscow. A long corridor is filled with a bunch of artists from different cities. By the way, there are chairs there! So people-pleasing has reached there too...


There is a list on the wall, and everyone in turn is called into the room where the commission is meeting. You arrange your works, at this time the secretary reads from your personal file where you studied and what major exhibitions you have, and you leave.


We have to wait for everyone to see it. The lady secretary (this is her moment of fame. And she has been working there for 50 years) calls everyone into a separate room. Everyone huddles in the corners as she announces the results of the commission's vote.


Today was the second day, secretariat. I met a friend from Kostroma there. The train arrives at 6 am, and she sat there in the corridor until two and waited. There were many different cities. I also wanted to go to an exhibition of photographs on a Russian estate, and during the break I went there on foot. Not long on the map. Suddenly I found myself on Maroseyka. Then I got to Red Square - and immediately turned back because time was up.
I was not accepted unanimously, eight against six. So even when I indulge in conformity, I still don’t fall completely into the format :) When I was laying out the work there, first I argued with the lady who read out that my education was a cultural institute. And last time they clung to it tightly. A real artist must have an education - Surikovsky. Well, or Stroganovsky. Even from the former Leninist pedagogue, they accept the Hoodgrafists without enthusiasm, and they may turn them away. And here, in general, there is some kind of cultural institute. I had to explain that in fact my education is a mahu, it’s pretty cool. At the end of this conversation there was a call on my phone.
My husband bought it for me the day before, angry that my phone often runs out of charge and sometimes I don’t hear calls. It is the size of a handbag and rings like the trumpet of Jericho. And now I’m arranging the work, and he’ll ring! It was the child who called to report that he had come home from school. Members of the commission, including those who were completely deaf and fell asleep, were pressed into the wall by the sound wave :)

And then I went to see a friend who works in a club on Maroseyka, and we drank beer and made a sketch for memory :) while I was doing it, I thought - only a couple of hours in the artists’ union, but my drawing has become much worse :) Now all that’s left is the ID get it, and I'll be a licensed fool, with a certificate

Union artists Russia is one of the oldest creative associations in the country. Its history began in the middle of the 19th century with the activities of the Association of Traveling Exhibitions and the first congresses of Russian artists. In 1957 Union acquired the status of a public organization and a branch structure that is still in effect today. Its main goals are to preserve the cultural heritage of Russia, promote the professional fulfillment of participants and develop creative ties between regions. To join Union artists, desire alone is not enough. The decision to issue a membership card is made by a special commission based on the results of consideration of the documents submitted by the applicant.

Instructions

To join Union artists Russia needs to meet certain formal criteria. Member Union or can become a citizen of the Russian Federation over the age of 18, professionally engaged in any type of fine art. Applications from artists, restorers, art historians and students studying in these specialties. In addition, in Union Folk masters who have created significant original works may be accepted.

Before joining, you must read the Charter Union A artists Russia. This document fully gives an idea of ​​the goals, objectives Union and, the directions of its activities, the rights and responsibilities of members. Agreement with the provisions of the Charter is a mandatory condition for applicants. Finding the text of the Charter is not difficult. It is posted on the Internet and is also available in each regional office Union and also in the libraries of art universities.

After studying the Charter, visit the regional office Union A artists. There you can clarify any questions you have about the policy. Union and receive the necessary documents to fill out. In addition, you will get to know current members Union and feel the atmosphere of creative association. If there are no representatives in your city Union Well, try to find out the address and phone number of a branch in a neighboring region. This can be done using telephone and address directories, via the Internet, in cultural and art institutions: museums, art galleries, exhibition centers.

Then start collecting documents. You must submit for consideration by the commission:
- autobiography;
- album of reproductions of creative works;
- a list of main works in chronological order from the beginning of creative activity;
- a list of art exhibitions in which you took part, in chronological order;
- a list of professional creative awards with copies of diplomas, certificates of honor, letters of gratitude;
- a list of publications about your work and photocopies of these publications in chronological order;
- a creative description drawn up and signed by an art critic-member Union A artists Russia;
- recommendation of the chairman of the profile section of the regional branch Union A artists Russia;
- recommendations of three members Union A artists Russia with at least 5 years of experience;
- certificate from place of residence;
- photocopy of passport;
- photocopy of education diploma;
- a photocopy of the tax registration certificate (TIN);
- a photocopy of the pension insurance certificate;
- 4 photographs measuring 3x4 cm. The list of documents can be shortened or supplemented in accordance with the rules of the regional office.

The most important part of your portfolio is your art book. It must contain at least 20 works. Select the most striking and significant works that characterize you as an artist. Take professional photographs of them, measuring 15x20 cm. Then glue each photo onto a separate sheet of thick white cardboard. Please provide full catalog details of the artwork below.

Russia needs to meet certain formal criteria. A citizen of the Russian Federation over the age of 18 who is professionally engaged in any type of fine art can become a member of the Union. Applications from artists, restorers, art historians and students studying in these specialties are considered. In addition, the Union may include masters who have created significant copyrights.

Before joining, you must familiarize yourself with the Charter of the Union of Artists of Russia. This document gives an idea of ​​the goals, objectives of the Union, directions of its activities, rights and responsibilities of members. Agreement with the provisions of the Charter is a mandatory condition for applicants. Finding the text of the Charter is not difficult. It is posted on the Internet, and is also available in each regional branch of the Union and in the libraries of art universities.

After studying the Charter, visit the regional branch of the Union of Artists. There you will be able to clarify any questions you may have regarding the Union’s policies and receive the necessary documents to fill out. In addition, you will get to know the current members of the Union and feel the atmosphere of the creative association. If there are no Union representatives in your city, try to find out the address and telephone number of a branch in a neighboring region. This can be done using telephone and address directories, via the Internet, in cultural and art institutions: museums, art galleries, exhibition centers.

Then start collecting documents. You must submit for consideration by the commission:
- autobiography;
- album of reproductions of creative works;
- a list of main works in chronological order from the beginning of creative activity;
- a list of art exhibitions in which you took part, in chronological order;
- a list of professional creative artists with copies of diplomas, certificates of honor attached;
- a list of publications about your work and photocopies of these publications in chronological order;
- a creative description drawn up and signed by an art critic who is a member of the Union of Artists of Russia;
- recommendation of the chairman of the profile section of the regional branch of the Union of Artists of Russia;
- recommendations of three members of the Union of Artists of Russia with at least 5 years of experience;
- certificate from place of residence;
- photocopy of passport;
- photocopy of education diploma;
- a photocopy of the tax registration certificate (TIN);
- a photocopy of the pension insurance certificate;
- 4 photographs measuring 3x4 cm. The list of documents can be shortened or supplemented in accordance with the rules of the regional office.

The most important part of your portfolio is your art book. It must contain at least 20. Select the most striking and significant works that characterize you as an artist. Take professional photographs of them, measuring 15x20 cm. Then glue each photo onto a separate sheet of thick white cardboard. Please provide full catalog information below.

When submitting documents, you will be offered an application to join the Union of Artists and a personal personnel registration card, which you will fill out in your own hand.

Then the management of the regional office will set a date for consideration of your application. You must be present at this meeting to present your work. The decision is made based on an assessment of the creative activity and potential capabilities of the applicant. An extract from the minutes of the meeting is sent to the Secretariat of the Union of Artists of Russia for final approval.

Artists who successfully pass the entrance examination are issued a Union membership card and are given a deadline for paying membership fees.

Please note

Every year more than 500 artists become members of the Union.

Useful advice

The full name of the organization is the All-Russian creative public organization “Union of Artists of Russia”.

Sources:

• Official website of the Union of Artists of Russia

Many professionally established designers seek to join the Union of Designers to recognize their merits and confirm their professional competence. How to do this? First of all, you need to understand that this is a certain procedure that requires the collection of necessary documentation and compliance with fairly strict regulations.

Instructions

The Union of Designers has developed - which the candidate must fill out. The application must be accompanied by a photo and receipt of payment of the entry fee. A necessary condition for participation in membership in the Union of Designers is a copy of the document confirming the availability of artistic education.

If you work in the field of graphic design, then you will additionally need to provide production prints.

If the decision is positive, you will also need to pay an annual fee for membership in the Union, which provides professional designers with a number of advantages. This includes communication with colleagues in creative sections, on advanced training courses, and the possibility of renting a workshop, support of legal commissions in matters of copyright protection.

Answers to the most frequently asked questions

Question 1. Can I become a member of the Professional Union of Artists of Russia?

Answer.It depends on your professional status. According to the Charter of the Professional Union of Artists of Russia (PSHR), members of the Union of Artists of Russia can be painters, graphic artists, sculptors, masters of decorative and applied arts, photographers, designers, architects, art historians, gallery and museum workers, journalists, and other persons with professional interests in the field of culture and art. The PSHR has an Admissions Committee.

Question 2. What is the entrance fee and annual membership fees to the Professional Union of Artists of Russia?

Answer.Null. We work exclusively on a voluntary basis.

Question 3. How can I join the Professional Union of Artists of Russia?

Answer.The procedure for joining the Trade Union is described in detail.

Question 4. I am a young artist, so far I exhibit only on the Internet. Can I count on being accepted as a member of the PSHR?

Answer.In principle, in our information age, Internet sites and social network accounts can be regarded as exhibitions. But there are no uniform rules here and there cannot be, since site is different from website, and social network is different from social network. In any case, the admissions committee considers such issues on an individual basis, and we can only give a general recommendation here: sites and accounts should be dedicated specifically to your artistic creativity, and not to any other professional or personal achievements.

Question 5. What will membership in the Professional Union of Artists of Russia give me?

Answer.Excuse me, let’s answer the question with a question: what will your membership in it give to the PSHR? We remind you once again: we work exclusively on a voluntary basis. So, at a minimum, you will have a document confirming that you are a professional creative figure. For many artists, this in itself is a serious support. And the rest depends only on you.

Question 6. Does the state provide any benefits to members of the Professional Union of Artists of Russia?

Answer. In modern legal and legislative practice, instead of the word “benefits”, the term “guarantees of creative activity” is usually used. The main guarantee today is that creative activity is not entrepreneurial, because according to Art. 2 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, entrepreneurial activity is an activity aimed at systematically generating profit. In the case of creative activity, the motivation is completely different. This means that creative figures, including members of the Professional Union of Artists of Russia, who carry out their activities independently, not under employment contracts, have the right to sell their works without registering as individual entrepreneurs (IP).

If any tax authority still tries to require the artist to register as an individual entrepreneur, refer to the resolution of the Federal Arbitration Court of the Moscow District dated August 21, 2006 No. KG-A40/7525-06, which clearly states: “Creative activity is a special type of activity and does not apply to entrepreneurial and other economic activities.”

Question 7. A PSHR exhibitions organizes , provides workshops?

Answer.No, there are specialized organizations for this. The task of the Professional Union of Artists of Russia is to protect the rights of artists and other creative workers. For this purpose, the Russian Academy of Agricultural Affairs comes up with legislative initiatives, represents the interests of the artistic world in relations with the state, conducts, publishes, in which, in particular, they are given.

Question 8. I am an artist, a member of the Professional Union of Artists of Russia, and I sell my works myself. What taxes do I have to pay?

Answer.If you have not registered as an individual entrepreneur, you must pay only 13 percent personal income tax by submitting an annual declaration of your income. When filing a declaration, you can receive a professional tax deduction as a taxpayer receiving royalties or remuneration for the creation, performance or other use of works of science, literature and art (Article 221 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation).

You can receive this deduction either in the amount of actually incurred and documented expenses for the creation of works, or according to the standard, if these expenses cannot be documented. This standard for artistic and graphic works, photographic works for printing, works of architecture and design is up to 30% of the cost of the works; for works of sculpture, monumental and decorative painting, decorative and decorative art, easel painting, theatrical and film set art and graphics, made in various techniques - up to 40%.

Question 9. If I sell my own work, am I required to give the buyer a cash receipt?

Answer.According to Art. 2 of the Federal Law of May 22, 2003 N 54-FZ “On the use of cash register equipment when making cash payments and (or) settlements using payment cards” cash register equipment may not be used by organizations or individual entrepreneurs when trading in retail markets, fairs, exhibition complexes, as well as in other areas designated for trade; during peddling trade; when the manufacturer sells folk arts and crafts products. Most of the ways artists sell their works directly or indirectly relate to these types of activities and, accordingly, do not require the use of cash register equipment.

If you sell your works without registering as an individual entrepreneur, then this law does not apply to you at all, and in any case you are not required to use cash register equipment. If the buyer asks for any document for reporting, then a cash receipt order or simply a receipt for receiving money will do.

Question 10. I heard that in Soviet times, membership in the Union of Artists of the USSR was entered in the work book, included in creative and work experience, and was taken into account when assigning a pension. What about now?

Answer.Now everything is different. According to the Federal Law of December 15, 2001 No. 167-FZ “On compulsory pension insurance in the Russian Federation,” artists and other creative figures (“authors of works receiving payments and other rewards under agreements on the alienation of the exclusive right to works of science, literature, art... other persons engaged in private practice and who are not individual entrepreneurs") are subject to compulsory pension insurance, and their work experience includes only those periods when insurance contributions were paid to the Russian Pension Fund (PFR). The concept of creative work experience in the current pension legislation is not yet available, and the fact of membership in a particular creative or professional union (or creative work without joining a union) does not affect the length of service.

Question 11. What are the current features of retirement as a “free artist”?

Answer.If an employer does not pay insurance premiums for a “free artist” (regardless of his membership in a particular union), then the artist has the right to pay them for himself by registering with the Pension Fund office at his place of residence as a self-employed individual who has voluntarily entered into legal relations under compulsory pension insurance. You do not need to register an individual entrepreneur for this.

But remember that, firstly, for self-employed individuals there is a considerable mandatory minimum annual insurance contribution, and secondly, only half of the total insurance period required for calculating a retirement pension can be formed in this way. To form the other half of the length of service, you will still have to register an individual entrepreneur or look for an official employer. Otherwise, the artist risks being left with a minimum social pension.

And don’t forget about “pension points” (this is the same as “individual pension coefficient”), these “points” depend on many factors, and they also may not be enough to receive a retirement pension.

In a word, there are a lot of subtleties in pension matters, the legislation in this area is constantly changing, so for specific clarifications and information about your experience and accumulated “points” it is better to contact the Pension Fund branch.

Question 12. Do members of the Professional Union of Artists of Russia have the right to free visits to museums and exhibition halls?

Answer.Some museums and exhibition halls provide this right to professional artists and other creative workers, others do not. The Russian Ministry of Culture has not yet issued a single regulatory document in this regard, and the Ministry of Culture has not issued a decree for private galleries. Therefore, everything here still depends on the goodwill of the specific management of a specific museum (and often even a specific ticket cashier). The same situation applies to visiting museums abroad.

Question 13. I have been accepted as a member of the Professional Union of Artists of Russia. Do I need to provide any other information in order to be included in the list?

Answer.No additional data is needed; you will be entered into the Register automatically. And, of course, it’s also free.

Question 14. I have long been assigned a rating category in, but I was not a member of the Professional Union of Artists of Russia, and now I want to join. Do I need to provide information about my work again?

Answer.According to "", an artist who has a rating level of at least 5 is considered a professional creative figure and has the right to become a member of the Professional Union of Artists without consideration of his works by the Admissions Committee. This means that in this case you just need to fill out the form, which can be downloaded on our website in Excel orWord, and you will be accepted into the PSHR.

Question 15.I sent you an email (request, application, information...), when will I receive a response?

Answer.We are not a state organization, but a public one, and everyone works for us exclusively on a voluntary basis. Therefore, we do not have any set deadlines for responding to letters or considering questions. We try to do all this as quickly as possible, but we apologize in advance if the resolution of any issue takes several weeks, or even months.

If you have questions that you did not find answers to on this page, write or call us.

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Joining the Union is a fact of recognition by the professional community of the creative, pedagogical, methodological, organizational successes and merits of each member of the Union. Therefore, it is especially important that colleagues can familiarize themselves with the professional experience of each participant. The Union website is the only information platform in Russia that collects information about teacher-artists. Each person has a personal page with a portfolio, a gallery of children’s and original works, and a presentation article illustrating their work experience.

It is important for us that every act of participation in the life of the Union becomes for each of its members a confirmation of the level of professional experience and skill. We put not only our soul into each Union event, but also the points necessary for certification, which are confirmed by the necessary documents. The presence of a portfolio and publication of methodological experience on the all-Russian professional portal is the first degree of “initiation” that each member of the Union a priori receives (together with a membership certificate and an international pass education card, confirming professional membership in the elite caste of “teachers of art” in Europe, which has the right to free admission to museums).

The second stage is getting to know our programs and projects and participating in them (more details in the section). Participation in our competitions, seminars, exhibitions, plein airs, advanced training courses for members of the Union will ALWAYS be free; or, when involving third-party organizations, it is organized with discounts and on special conditions. This is one of the main principles of the existence of the Union.

When organizing our events, we will certainly notice those members of our community for whom it is important not only to gain points for certification and their own satisfaction. We will notice those who care about science (research in the field of art pedagogy and methodology), practice (testing art materials), organizational work (implementation of their own art projects), work of a manager (creating their own workshop or studio), evaluation activities (membership in the jury and competition commissions), work to order (performing group work with children commissioned by partner companies). Active members of our community will receive the opportunity for additional development, assistance in their endeavors, our orders and additional work as it arises. This is the third stage of “initiation,” which is simply called creative friendship.

Well, above are only stars) You can propose your project, worthy of development and dissemination at the all-Russian and international level, and become the chairman of the corresponding section of the “Union”. You can become the Chairman of a regional or local branch of the Union (this requires good organizational and leadership skills, a certain authority and a request to the Board of the Union). You can also become the Chairman of the Union itself - the organization is open, elections will be regular, it is important that each of us has the right to a decent assessment of our work.

But... all this is ahead) First you just need to become a member of our community.
To do this, you need to fill out the application form (in the section) and send it to the email address: [email protected] . An archived folder with electronic documents must be attached to the completed application, which should contain (ATTENTION!):

Personal photograph;

5 photographs of children's works;

5 photos of your own work (and/or photos of implemented organizational projects);

Presentation article.

The presentation article will be posted on the website for public access and discussion; requirements - a Word document, volume - up to 4 pages of typewritten text, with inserted pictures of up to 5 MB. The archive folder and application must be signed with your last name and initials.

The article should reflect your personal methodological, pedagogical, and organizational experience. In the title it is necessary to classify it into one of the following categories:

• Painting
• Graphics
• Composition
• Computer graphics
• Sculpture
• Architecture
• Design
• Art history
• Organizational project
• Administrative project

Materials illustrating the conduct of a lesson (session), a series of lessons (sessions), a master class, an organizational project (a holiday, the opening of an exhibition, a competition, etc.), the implementation of an administrative project (in the field of solving current problems) can be accepted as a presentation article. problems of the modern art education system). As a presentation article, excerpts from educational programs, methodological developments, descriptions, recommendations, freely presented articles, scripts, reports, speeches, presentations, visual aids can be presented.

Attention! The amounts of entrance and membership fees are published in the “Regulations on Entry” (section “Documents”). For 2014, the entrance fee is 1000 rubles, the annual membership fee is 1000 rubles and 100 rubles for pensioners.