The Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) scheme will award 2,000 professional artists in Ireland with a weekly payment of €325 for a period of 3 years, starting in late 2026. The scheme opens for applications on April 15th at 1pm, and closes on May 12th at 5pm.
“I encourage artists from every background and every corner of the country to apply for the Basic Income for the Arts” – Minister Patrick O’Donovan
The scheme is for professional practicing artists who are based in the Republic of Ireland and work primarily in the Republic of Ireland. ISACS encourages every eligible member to apply.
Please note that we are no longer accepting applications for ISACS Professional Membership Certificates as there is insufficient time to process them ahead of the BIA deadline on May 12th.
ISACS ran a BIA Info Clinic on Wednesday, April 8th, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.