2,000 artists in Ireland now receive universal basic income

2,000 artists in Ireland now receive universal basic income

UBI for the arts is supposed to help artists develop their portfolio and take more risks, while having stable financial backing , Source: Gregory Dalleau / Unsplash Minister for Culture, Catherine Martin, said that the Basic Income for the Arts project was a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" for the sector

Last week, Irish authorities announced the launch of the vanguard pilot universal basic income programme for artists and the arts sector. During the programme, 2,000 professionals will receive 325 euros per week for a period of three years with no strings attached.

Essentially, this means that the government has offered its unconditional support […]

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