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NYC’s creative workers are increasingly self-employed, report says

By NYC Scene

NYC Scene September 22, 2026

The creative economy is shifting. More NYC artists are going solo instead of traditional jobs, even as arts positions shrink citywide. What does that mean for the future of making it in New York?

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