Creative co-ops, like Stocksy, empower artists through shared ownership and democratic governance. This model helps combat issues such as burnout, underpayment, and autonomy loss common in traditional businesses. Co-ops promote a supportive environment that values fair pay and nurtures independent thought. As a result, they influence and inspire authentic creative practices while realigning the focus of creative work back to the individuals involved, fostering sustainable collective success. Workers become more committed, leading to better outcomes for both individuals and the business as a whole.
"I believe co-ops have the potential to fundamentally reshape how creative work is done," Stocksy's curation lead, Cara Dolan, tells us.
"Co-ops, by contrast, offer democratic governance, shared ownership, and sustainable collective success," says Michelle Sadler, director of operations and governance.
"This leads to burnout, underpayment, and lost autonomy," Michelle explains, discussing the impact of traditional business models on creative professionals.
"Creative co-ops can reclaim the value of creative labour," Michelle adds, emphasizing how shared ownership can foster authentic creative practices.
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