2,000 artists to receive weekly payments of €325 under pilot Basic Income scheme

2,000 artists to receive weekly payments of €325 under pilot Basic Income scheme

It’s part of a research project to assess the impact of a basic-income-style payment on the sector.

2,000 GRANTS HAVE been awarded to artists and creative arts workers through the new Basic Income for the Arts scheme.

The three-year pilot programme provides the chosen artists with €325 per week.It’s part of a research project to assess the impact of a basic-income-style payment on the arts sector.The scheme is being run by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, with €25 million being allocated to it.Culture Minister Catherine Martin labelled it “historic day for the arts in […]

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