Photo by Sebastiaan Stam Ireland’s government has confirmed plans to permanently implement its Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) scheme in 2026, providing financial support to more than 2,000 artists, creative workers, and musicians. Participants will receive €325 a week, paid monthly, with applications set to open in September 2026. The scheme, initially piloted in 2022, was designed to address the financial instability faced by those working in the arts. According to the Irish government, the pilot was successful […]

