Cost-benefit analysis for the Basic Income for the Arts (Ireland)
As Scotland lays out a pilot scheme it is worth looking at the evaluation of the pilot already rolled out in Ireland.
The positive economic impact this report has revealed is a very encouraging outcome for the sector and the general public. The economic return on this investment in Ireland’s artists and creative arts workers is immediately having a positive impact for the sector and the economy overall. Patrick O’Donovan, Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport
Rural Touring tackles loneliness and boosts quality of life
‘Culture, Well-Being and Economics: A rural touring story’is a significant piece of research into a cultural sector that’s often off-the-radar.
Early findings of major study into rural touring highlight the positive impact of our sector – but also point to challenges.
What is “Agentic Flooding”: PhD Researcher Chris Schmitz featured in The Economist, Der Spiegel and Die Zeit
Something for cultural organisations to be considering.
Jon Ronson
In-depth interview that explores themes of masculinity, work ethic, and the impact of technology on society. The AI and sycophancy section is particularly interesting (from 18 minutes).
Voices of Creative Health: Who holds the practitioner in creative health? – what Jane Willis
A wonderful conversation with Jane Willis about the importance of supporting practitioners and self in creativity and health.
Explore the Bayeaux Tapestry online
It had to feature somewhere! In case you can’t get to see at the British Museum you can explore it scene by scene online.