KRO/KIF/Tidningen Konstnären

KRO, the Swedish Artists’ National Organisation and KIF, the Association of Swedish Craftsmen and Industrial Designers

Since 1997, KRO and KIF have had a collaboration agreement and both organisations share office and management. The task of the KRO and KIF is to represent Swedish artists in political issues concerning art and artists’ financial and social situation. The organisations publish the magazine Konstnären (The Artist).

The KRO and KIF are active locally and regionally, as well as nationally and internationally. Our natural discussion partners include the Swedish Parliament and Government, authorities, institutions, universities and colleges, local authorities, the business community, and national and international cultural organisations.

Central issues:
- increasing the number of job opportunities in the sector
- strengthening protection of artists’ authors’ rights
- strengthening the position of artists in society
- reaching agreements on fees and working conditions
- increasing artists’ influence on the art scene