‘No provision’ to create basic income scheme for artists in Northern Ireland, council told
Arts Professional
The Northern Ireland Department for Communities has told Belfast City Council that there is no budget provision to establish a basic income scheme for artists, despite calls from the council to replicate a successful model used in Ireland. While acknowledging the vital contribution of creatives, officials stated that any future support will depend on broader budget agreements and a new arts policy currently under development.
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