Inverness Courier
Highland artists are being invited to have their say on what a basic income scheme could mean for creative people working in Scotland.
Betsy King, a cultural producer and facilitator based in Inverness, is hosting a Basic Income for Artists conversation at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness on Sunday, September 6, bringing together creatives from across the Highlands.
The free session, which will run from 1pm to 3pm in the SGL Board Room, aims to look at the campaign for a basic income for artists in Scotland using evidence from a similar scheme introduced in Ireland.
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Betsy said: “During this session I will be giving information on our campaign, talking about the success of the Irish pilot and, most importantly, discussing what a basic income would mean for artists in Scotland and their creative practice.
“After my presentation, the session will be about getting to know one another, along with prompt questions from myself, so the discussion will be led by the attendees.”
Organisers of the talk are encouraging creatives aged 16 and over from all disciplines to attend, with Betsy stressing that the conversation is aimed as much at stonemasons, DJs and makers as traditional painters and other artists.
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