Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan and Monaghan and Chair of the Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Committee, Niamh Smyth has welcomed the opening of the Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme, which is accepting applications from 1pm today through the online portal at gov.ie/BasicIncomeArts.
Deputy Smyth commented, “The Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme will examine, over a three-year period, the impact of a basic income on artists and creative arts workers. Payments of €325 per week will be made to 2,000 eligible artists and creative arts workers who will be selected at random and invited to take part.
“This scheme is a fundamental shift in how we as a country show our recognition and support of artists and the arts community in Ireland. It is a unique opportunity to research the impact a basic income could have on the arts and to provide the evidence base for a permanent support.”
Applicants are advised to read the scheme Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions before beginning their application to check if they are eligible. A user guide and video are also available on the portal to assist applicants.
The application window will be open from 1pm today, Tuesday, 12 April and will close at 1pm on Thursday, 12 May.
