There is a program for Basic Income for artists in Ireland, but it obviously assumes you are a legal resident of Ireland. It is limited to 2,000 artists and there are more applicants than there are spots. Property rental is expensive in Ireland. If there are people seriously interested, these links should clarify the details of the program.

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/unemploymen...

https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-culture-communications-a...

https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-culture-communications-a...

Ireland is a great country but I wouldn't move here for that specific reason. There are other great reasons that would be much more important or relevant.

One reason to not move to Ireland is that housing is very expensive, there are plenty of other problems too.

Could go either way- I think that ruthless free market forces are what keeps art good.

How does that work? How does the government decide who is an artist and therefore worthy vs someone who just pretends to be one to get the free money?

Don't move for that; it's just $1,500/month.

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/unemploymen...