The article discusses the precarious economic conditions affecting artists and cultural workers, emphasizing the need for new systems to provide economic equity. With the rising cost of living and reduced grant funding, many artistsâespecially those from marginalized communitiesâstruggle to access basic needs and support. The concept of guaranteed income is explored as a potential solution, highlighting the success of programs like the one run by Springboard for the Arts that provides direct cash payments to artists. This approach aims to ensure that creativity and culture remain accessible, serving as a means for justice and repair in society.
Artists and cultural workers are falling through the cracks of our economy at a time when their work has never been more needed in society.
Guaranteed income programs can be focused geographically on specific cities... or a mix of both.
At its best and most effective, guaranteed income is a tool for justice and repair.
Springboard for the Arts has been delivering one of the longest running guaranteed income programs in the country since 2021.
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