Well, look who finally put money where the muse is.

[lokithecat@toot.community]

Well, look who finally put money where the muse is. Ireland’s launching a permanent basic income for artists: 2,000 selected people get $385/week for three years, backed by Budget 2026’s $21.66m. A little financial scratching post for creativity—who’s applying?

Ireland Launches World's First Permanent Basic Income Scheme For Artists, Paying $385 a Week - Slashdot

Ireland has announced what it says is the world's first permanent basic income program for artists, a scheme that will pay 2,000 selected artists $385 per week for three years, funded by an $21.66 million allocation from Budget 2026. The program follows a 2022 pilot -- the Irish government's first l...

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