I'd say absolutely don't do it, and you're right to question it.

There is a lot in the web world about this - under the label "nospec"

See particularly http://www.nospec.com/ which gives a good set of responses / thoughts on why spec work is a bad idea

cheers

Mike

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Kirsty Sullivan wrote:

This was doing the rounds on social media a couple of weeks ago - a sound engineering friend of mine shared it. I think it makes a nice point about expectations of creative/non-creative people!

http://www.photographybay.com/2015/11/05/watch-what-happens-when-you-ask-non-creative-professionals-to-work-for-free/

Kirsty



Kirsty Sullivan
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From: List for discussion of issues in museum education in the UK. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Emma Metcalfe
Sent: 18 November 2015 10:53
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Subject: Free Pitching/Being asked to work for free to 'pitch' for work

Hi everyone,

I know this subject has cropped up quite a bit in the past, but I can't find anything more recent than 2014. I've been sent a brief which requires doing some artwork to submit as part of a proposal with no guarantee of being chosen for the job. I know people talked about putting together some GEM guidance on writing briefs for freelancers, did that happen? Or can anyone recommend any up to date resources on the subject.

I've replied to the enquiry explaining why I don't normally do free pitching, because I think often these kind of briefs come about totally innocently, rather than people setting out to be unreasonable. But it would be useful if there was some conclusive guidance (particularly something from the heritage sphere) on the subject.

Many Thanks

Emma

Emma Metcalfe Illustration
www.emillustration.co.uk

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