Artists in New York got $1,000 monthly through a basic income program. One participant used the money to pay bills and afford healthcare.

• Creatives Rebuild New York gave 2,400 artists $1,000 monthly for 18 months in a basic income program.
• The program aimed to help New York artists financially recover from the pandemic.
• Guaranteed income programs are being piloted across the US as an approach to poverty reduction.

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