Ireland plans to make a $1,500 a month basic income for artists permanent
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- Ireland plans to make its basic income for artists permanent in 2026.
- A three-year pilot program provided artists with $1,500 monthly, improving their financial stability and mental health.
- The program was extended to February 2026, with plans for a permanent successor scheme.
- Basic income programs, like Ireland's, differ from universal basic income by targeting specific demographics.
- The initiative has been praised for supporting artists' professional growth and cultural contributions.
- Ireland's Basic Income for the Arts pilot is seen as a model for other countries.