Praxis to launch as new trade union for artists

The organisation is planning to seek changes to the Arts Council application and funding process

Praxi is launching as a trade union and aims to unite artists, increase recognition of their role in Irish society and ensure better pay and conditions.

A new artists’ trade union is being launched and is set to campaign against the Arts Council’s funding application process.

The union, named Praxis, was founded over a year ago by a group of artists. It already has 100 paying members and has said a further 400 artists have expressed interest in membership.

It intends to lauch tomorrow and to work to unite artists, increase recognition of their role in Irish society and ensure better ...