Campaigners say the cyclical scheme is ‘a decent start’ but want it expanded. Others are unsure ‘how sustainable it is to support every artist in the country forever’
An artist’s alliance says changes to the pilot scheme are causing ‘enormous distress’ among current recipients
Successor to pilot programme will see 2,000 new eligible artists receive payment of €325 per week for three years
Can a midlife break spent criss-crossing the globe bring renewed meaning to life?
‘Anxiety’ for existing recipients as first scheme draws to a close this month
Theatre critics are essentially hobbyists, criticism something to be squeezed between the demands of other work
One of the many negative effects of the housing crisis is making Ireland a cold place for culture in all its forms
Christopher Frayling’s elegant exploration of how art and artists have been depicted in film questions how our society values both
Actor and playwright on how his career path gave him the most focus and artistic satisfaction
The Professionals: Three people who work in film, writing and comedy reflect on the world
For every €1 invested in the pilot scheme, €1.39 is generated
‘These vital staff are still denied basic entitlements’
The new Ireland Professor of Poetry is looking forward to bringing some fresh ideas to the role but is ‘not in the business of ramming poetry down anybody’s throats’
Many disabled artists would opt for the ‘humble’ option of requesting lesser or no payment for work. Reaching for the stars is too risky
People who make art are human beings who need the same things as you: shelter, food and water. But they also need to be valued enough to invest in
Plan for research-based scheme to be introduced as part of Budget 2026
Rebrand to the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport is an artless move that speaks volumes
precarity and low incomes are a reality of life for many professional artists
About 2,000 artists have been allocated €325 a week in pilot funding since 2022
After 35 years of nonstop work, this ardent advocate for the arts is about to catch her breath
The debut novelist on her hotly tipped book, The Wardrobe Department and how she doesn’t know what she thinks about something until she starts writing about it
New Minister has inherited two pressing issues. His record doesn’t instil confidence
The outgoing Green Party TD delivered on her predecessors’ promises to address Ireland’s woeful shortfall when it comes to supporting cultural activity
The numbers suggest the scheme is having a real impact on the ability of artists to devote themselves to their work
The Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme was the top recommendation of the culture recovery taskforce. Catherine Martin is encouraged by early results
Gearóid O’Dea explains how the Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme has enabled him to worry less and concentrate more on developing his painting career
System would make society fairer without need for huge taxes, Dublin conference to be told, amid ‘highest’ levels of interest for trials
The creative life isn’t the path to fame and fortune that people might think. Most artists need to rely on a second and even third income stream
Much more must be done to ensure the public has ready access to high-quality artistic work all over Ireland
The 2,000 artists selected randomly will receive €325 a week for three years
Some 2,000 artists will be guaranteed a weekly wage of €325 per week
Creatively focused candidates say new basic income scheme can’t start quickly enough as they try to recover from pandemic shutdown
The successful 2,000 applicants will receive €325 a week
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