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Ireland Launches Its Permanent ‘Income for the Arts’ Scheme, Becoming the First Government Committed to Paying Artists

The permanent Basic Income for the Arts scheme was announced last fall, following a nearly identical pilot scheme. Come ...
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Artists who got almost $1,500 a month under a basic income pilot say their work improved

A basic income program for the arts in Ireland ends in August after three years.Brian Lawless - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images Ireland's basic income pilot program for the arts ends in August.
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Basic income program aims to reach former inmates

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. — Walking outside on a cool, sunny day may seem like a typical day for most, but not in this case. “I committed a crime of selling drugs back in 2015,” said Calvin, who recently ...
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Researchers look into what happens after basic income programs end

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Across the country, multiple programs that provide a basic monthly income to those in need are getting a test run. “The average American cares that people participate in the economy ...
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Artists who got almost $1,500 a month under a basic income pilot say their work improved

Ireland's basic income pilot program for the arts ends in August. For three years, 2,000 artists and creative arts workers received about $370 a week. Recipients said the stipend overall improved ...