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The scheme provides 2,000 artists and creative arts workers with payments of €325 per week

Six-month extension announced for basic income for the arts

Recipients will continue to receive weekly payment until February 2026.

Helium Arts participant David Osaseyi, aged 4

The charity bringing joy, creativity and culture to young lives

Helene Hugel, founder and CEO of Helium Arts, explores the work of the Irish charity that brings creativity and joy to children and young people aged 6–16 living with lifelong physical health conditions.

Children • 03 Jun

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Patrick O'Donovan

Future of Basic Income for the Arts scheme remains uncertain

Via The Journal Of Music: With just over three months until the Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme comes to an end, a government decision on its future has yet to be made.

Opinion and Analysis • 21 May

Composer Eimear Noone at Culture Crush 2023

Culture Crush returns - celebrating Ireland's creative community

Gareth Lee from Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet introduces this year's edition of Culture Crush, the annual event for all professionals working in the cultural and creative sectors in Ireland, which returns to Dublin on November 28th.

Arts & Culture • 22 Nov 24

The Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme has been running since 2022

Parties commit to continued support for Basic Income for Arts

Sinn Féin pledges Arts Council budget increase to €200m; Social Democrats want public developments to take account of cultural and creative spaces.

Election 2024 • 20 Nov 24

Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch is one of 8 new members of Aosdána

Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch among 8 new Aosdána members

Aosdána, the affiliation of creative artists in Ireland, has elected 8 new members to its ranks.

Arts & Culture • 03 Apr 24

Minister Catherine Martin speaking at a Budget 2024 press conference (Pic: Photocall Ireland)

Arts Council funding increased to €134m for 2024

€1.9m for regional arts infrastructure and increased funding for TG4 also announced.

Budget 2024 • 12 Oct 23

An image from Paty Scene by THISISPOPBABY Pic: Simon Lazewski)

National Campaign for Arts seeks €150m for Arts Council in Budget

Accommodation for artists, tax reform and climate initiatives also among key asks.

Arts & Culture • 18 Sep 23

'I hope that other countries will follow Ireland's lead'

Department of Arts holds information session for pilot participants.

Arts & Culture • 03 Apr 23

RTÉ Supporting the Arts this April

This March, RTÉ is supporting arts and culture events throughout the country - support the arts yourself by attending a show, concert or exhibition near you!

RTE Supporting The Arts • 28 Mar 23

10 Irish creatives killing it right now

When it comes to culture, Ireland has always punched above its weight.

Arts & Culture • 17 Mar 23

RTÉ Supporting the Arts this February

This February, RTÉ is supporting events in Dublin city and county, Limerick, Derry, and Dundalk, as well as a range of national arts initiatives with events spread throughout the entire island.

RTE Supporting The Arts • 01 Feb 23

Culture Chats: Meet the Irish creative talents killing it in L.A.

Culture Chats is a discussion intertwining cultural and social issues, while delving into the minds of some of the leading contemporary voices in Irish culture.

Arts & Culture • 10 Jan 23

Arts organisations must provide 'safe space for workers'

Arts & Culture • 05 Oct 22

RTÉ Supporting the Arts this September

RTE Supporting The Arts • 01 Sep 22

Tolü Makay pictured performing at the RTÉ New Season launch

Arts & Culture shine in new season on RTÉ

RTÉ • 26 Aug 22

Entertainer, author and Afrofuturist Janelle Monáe

What is Afrofuturism? An English professor explains

Opinion and Analysis • 23 Jun 22

Irish National Opera received €4.32m, an increase of 10% on last year's funding

Arts Council Announces €47.4m in Strategic Funding for 2022

Increases for music, opera and traditional arts organisations including Irish National Opera and the Irish Traditional Music Archive.

Arts & Culture • 10 Jun 22

Culture 5 - your cultural highlights for the next seven days

Amanda Brunker • 29 Apr 22

Minister says basic income scheme for artists is due soon

Arts & Culture • 23 Mar 22

Basic Income for Arts scheme generates 'significant interest'

Arts & Culture • 10 Mar 22

The Welcoming Project by Catherine Young Dance formed part of this year's Culture Night celebrations

Basic income scheme for artists in 2021 budget

budget 2021 • 12 Oct 21

New arts sector survey on dignity in the workplace launched

Arts & Culture • 02 Mar 21

National Campaign for the Arts launches culture survival plan

The National Campaign for the Arts has called on the government to develop a comprehensive and achievable survival plan for the arts and culture sector.

Arts & Culture • 27 May 20

New Arts Council Director Maureen Kennelly

Maureen Kennelly appointed as Director of the Arts Council

Maureen Kennelly has been appointed as the new Director of the Arts Council.

Arts & Culture • 06 Mar 20

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