The Creatives Rebuild New York program provided $1,000 monthly for 18 months to artists like Jacinta Bunnell, aiming to aid pandemic recovery by supporting financial stability and artistic pursuits, demonstrating potential benefits for poverty reduction and community enrichment.
New York’s Creatives Rebuild Program Boosts Artists’ Financial Recovery and Cultural Impact
According to the Business Insider, in New York, artists like Jacinta Bunnell received $1,000 each month for 18 months through the Creatives Rebuild New York program. This initiative was set up to help artists recover financially from the challenges of the pandemic. For Bunnell, who lives in Stone Ridge, this support meant she could afford necessary healthcare for a chronic illness and focus more on creating art without financial stress.
The Creatives Rebuild New York program, backed by foundations such as Mellon and Ford, aimed to support artists without judging their artistic work. It’s part of a larger effort across the US to test how giving people regular cash payments can help reduce poverty. Despite some doubts from politicians, supporters argue that Creatives Rebuild New York programs like this one not only help struggling artists but also benefit communities by enriching cultural life.
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$1,000 Monthly Stipends for 2,400 Artists: Creatives Rebuild New York Program Boosts Financial Security and Artistic Freedom (PHOTO: Hyperallergic)
Advocates See Promise in Guaranteed Income Programs for Supporting Creativity and Vulnerable Groups
As evaluations continue, advocates are encouraged by positive stories from participants like Bunnell. They believe that such Creatives Rebuild New York programs could pave the way for more widespread use of guaranteed income to support vulnerable groups and foster creativity across the country.
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