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As a new round of the scheme opened last week, some artists say they are afraid to apply in case they lose disability allowance
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One artist says housemate is availing of the scheme even though they do ‘not appear to be actively engaged in any creative practice’
Artists unsuccessful in previous funding express frustration at nature of scheme and monitoring of recipients’ output
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Maryam Madani (36), living in Bettystown, Co Meath, was in receipt of basic income scheme until last month
Campaigners say the cyclical scheme is ‘a decent start’ but want it expanded. Others are unsure ‘how sustainable it is to support every artist in the country forever’
An artist’s alliance says changes to the pilot scheme are causing ‘enormous distress’ among current recipients
Successor to pilot programme will see 2,000 new eligible artists receive payment of €325 per week for three years
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‘Anxiety’ for existing recipients as first scheme draws to a close this month
Theatre critics are essentially hobbyists, criticism something to be squeezed between the demands of other work
One of the many negative effects of the housing crisis is making Ireland a cold place for culture in all its forms
Christopher Frayling’s elegant exploration of how art and artists have been depicted in film questions how our society values both
Actor and playwright on how his career path gave him the most focus and artistic satisfaction
The Professionals: Three people who work in film, writing and comedy reflect on the world
For every €1 invested in the pilot scheme, €1.39 is generated
‘These vital staff are still denied basic entitlements’
The new Ireland Professor of Poetry is looking forward to bringing some fresh ideas to the role but is ‘not in the business of ramming poetry down anybody’s throats’
Many disabled artists would opt for the ‘humble’ option of requesting lesser or no payment for work. Reaching for the stars is too risky
People who make art are human beings who need the same things as you: shelter, food and water. But they also need to be valued enough to invest in
Plan for research-based scheme to be introduced as part of Budget 2026
Rebrand to the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport is an artless move that speaks volumes
precarity and low incomes are a reality of life for many professional artists
About 2,000 artists have been allocated €325 a week in pilot funding since 2022
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