The objectives for public support of artists in Sweden are those of cultural policy in general (see chapter 1.1), and perhaps in particular that cultural policy should “promote quality and artistic renewal” and that it should “promote international and intercultural exchange and cooperation”. As noted above, when discussing the particular areas and art forms, some of parts of the arts and culture sector also have specific policy objectives directed at them. Even though Swedish cultural policy has a long tradition of focusing on improving the financial situation of artists, the income of artists and other professionals in the culture sector remain low compared to other professionals with education of comparable length. The Arts Grants Committee is responsible for monitoring the social and financial situation of artists (see chapter 2.3).
Several public authorities provide funding for individual creative artists. Important government agencies in this area include the Swedish Arts Council (Kulturrådet), the Authors’ Fund, the National Public Arts Council (Statens konstråd) and the Arts Grants Committee (Konstnärsnämnden). These are discussed further below, under 7.2.2.
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