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The Future for Artists: Uncertainty, Precarity, and Possibility

Insights from the Anonymous Creative Futures Report “What was solid yesterday feels uncertain tomorrow.” This single phrase from the Anonymous Creative Futures Report captures the unease and shifting ground beneath contemporary artists. Seventy-five creators—spanning writers, fine artists, filmmakers, musicians, and digital creators—were asked to reflect on their futures in 2025. While some concerns were expected—financial insecurity, algorithmic anxiety, and the looming presence of AI—their collective responses reveal deeper tensions shaping the future of creative work. Despite widespread uncertainty, the report suggests a paradox: as precarious as creative work...