Describing the life, situation of those engaged professionally in visual arts. Artist / artistic recognition / exhibitions / travelling abroad / prices / stipends / grants / scholarships / member of BKR-committee / teaching / membership of artist society / studio / sufficient material and appliances / BKR ( Beeldende Kunstenaars Regeling ): use of, works offered to, works accepted by, works sold to, local authorities changed BKR-funding, contacts with BKR-committee, influence of BKR on working conditions and living conditions, evaluation of role of local authority in enacting BKR, evaluation of BKR, knowledge of BKR / sales of works of art / market for art / assignments / marketing / employee status / problems in practising as an artist / social security / favourite way of income earning bkr, other government financing, free market, teaching / opinions on being an artist / art as a profession / values of art / fields of work / income situation ( professional costs ). Background variables: basic characteristics/ residence/ housing situation/ household characteristics/ place of work/ income/capital assets/ education/ organizational membership