Basic Income for the Arts scheme to open applications on April 15

Arts and culture Minister Patrick O'Donovan launching a permanent basic income of €325 for 2,000 artists, after a successful pilot programme. File picture: Gráinne Ní Aodha/PA

Applications for the new Basic Income for the Arts scheme are set to open this month. 

Two thousand artists across Ireland will be selected to receive the payment of €325 per week for three years under the €18.27m budget that is available.