An artist’s life does not resemble a job, it is a vocation. Creating art isn’t what you do for a living; it’s what you live for. For most artists, earning a living is not easy, over decades of training, work, sometimes failure, and only occasional success. Like many others, Irish artists face a number of challenges, including a lack of support and funding. Many Irish artists must also work other jobs in order to support themselves, which can detract from their creative process. In April 2022, a dedicated pilot research program was launched in Ireland to address the unpredictable nature of the arts. An initiative named Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) seeks to address the earnings instability of artists, whether they work in traditional or contemporary disciplines. For those without a stage or means to speak, the arts and creative practitioners should be supported to provide a voice for people who do not have access to a platform or a method of expression.