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03/12/2007, 10:05 Meg Joined on 17/02/2006 Charente Posts 1,922 La Maison des Artistes Has anyone been through the registering process with La Maison des Artists. Been on their website but am now unsure how to begin and how the proceedings work? Can anyone shed any light? Thanks This post is a natural product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and are in no way to be considered as flaws or defects.    Report

03/12/2007, 13:25 raindog Joined on 26/09/2007 HERAULT Posts 761 Re: La Maison des Artistes Sorry meg, i'm a member, but it's so long ago when I joined I can't remember what I had to do. I know they tighten up on entries every so often, because the cotisations are less than other proffessions everybody and his dog wants to be an artist and join. sociability is just a big smile and a big smile is nothing but teeth    Report

03/12/2007, 19:20 Meg Joined on 17/02/2006 Charente Posts 1,922 Re: La Maison des Artistes No worries Raindog! I'm thinking it's worth a try though! Worst they can say is no! What is it you do? Meant to ask on photograph thread. This post is a natural product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and are in no way to be considered as flaws or defects.    Report

07/02/2008, 17:09 artsole Joined on 07/02/2008 Vaucluse Posts 195 Re: La Maison des Artistes Hi Meg, You go to the website of the MDA and you can print off their inscription forms. They will require proof that you are in fact an artist ie: photos of your most recent work. (This has to be 'artistic': paintings, sculpture etc. They do not accept 'artisans'. The benefits of insription with MDA is low cotisations but only if you earn above say 6000 € per year. This applies to tax as well. Other benefits include: you can claim unemployment benefit whilst still earning a living (if you are entitled) or RMI if you are not! With these benefits it all depends on a lot of things, like what your partner earns etc; Every year they will demand photos of recent work, plus what you have earned and sometimes receipts of work you have sold. Hope this is helpful and if you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask. The website does explain quite a lot! "L'art n'a rien de sacré, ce n'est qu'un divin prétexte humain pour séduire"    Report

07/02/2008, 17:35 Meg Joined on 17/02/2006 Charente Posts 1,922 Re: La Maison des Artistes Blimey 2 months have vanished and i still haven't got round to it! Yep I had a look on the site a while back, but still getting a portfolio/pictures sorted. I need to clone myself, too much to do, too few hours in the day. What happens if you earn less than €6000? Suppose i should get looking on the site Thanks artsole...... (loving that username!) This post is a natural product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and are in no way to be considered as flaws or defects.    Report

07/02/2008, 18:38 raindog Joined on 26/09/2007 HERAULT Posts 761 Re: La Maison des Artistes hey meg, I was wondering how you were getting on with this. Good idea to take your time and present absolutely the best "book" you can. Good luck once again! sociability is just a big smile and a big smile is nothing but teeth    Report

07/02/2008, 21:06 artsole Joined on 07/02/2008 Vaucluse Posts 195 Re: La Maison des Artistes Sorry meg, I wasn't clear about that. You don't pay any cotisation if you earn less than 6000€. You start to pay above that amount, the same applies to tax. I'm not totally sure, but the cotisation figure is probably higher.  Obviously, you will need a good book/or website to present to galleries, but for the MDA, just a few photos will be enough. What do you do by the way? "L'art n'a rien de sacré, ce n'est qu'un divin prétexte humain pour séduire"    Report

08/02/2008, 17:25 Meg Joined on 17/02/2006 Charente Posts 1,922 Re: La Maison des Artistes Nope it was me being a thicko artsole! Had another quick look on the site last night, not sure what form i need as there are a few. My brain is not in admin mode at the moment, so I'll sit down and tackle it properly when i have got some good piccies together. All i want to do is make stuff......not all this iccky paperwork, but gotta be done! I shall shout at myself to get on with it. I'm an Artist blacksmith/ metalworker. But for the next year or so am planning mainly sculptural/ arty stuff as opposed to architectural metalwork, hence not wanting to register as an artisan at this point. Thanks raindog! This post is a natural product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and are in no way to be considered as flaws or defects.    Report

09/02/2008, 19:32 artsole Joined on 07/02/2008 Vaucluse Posts 195 Re: La Maison des Artistes Meg, I've been looking through my paperwork (a mess but occasionally I can find stuff) and I remembered that you need to be careful when you register your activity with the maison des impots (tax office) there are several different regimes which, as an artist you can register. So, don't, don't,do anything drastic just yet. I,ve got a french friend, who made the mistake and she wasn't able to change the regime for a year, so consequently, had to pay under that regime for two years. I will update you on this and can help no doubt if you wish. As with all paperwork in france, it's a nightmare. "L'art n'a rien de sacré, ce n'est qu'un divin prétexte humain pour séduire"    Report

11/02/2008, 18:53 artsole Joined on 07/02/2008 Vaucluse Posts 195 Re: La Maison des Artistes Hi Meg, (and any other artists interested) After you have registered with the MDA you need to get your N° SIRET at the maison des impots.  You need to register for the régime d'imposition:  'Bénéfices non commerciaux' and the 'régime de la déclaration contrôlée'.  It is imperitive you don't register with URSAFF because the cotisations are extortionate. It is difficult to explain the ins and outs of this but if you do need further explaination I will make a large effort to do so! happy painting/sculpting/or what ever else gets you going! "L'art n'a rien de sacré, ce n'est qu'un divin prétexte humain pour séduire"    Report

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