[5] Praxis was founded in its original form during 2020, with approximately 100 founder members; it was launched publicly as a trade union in March 2021.
[1] According to the Business Post, its aims are "to unite artists, increase recognition of their role in Irish society and ensure better pay and conditions."
A resolution urging the governing organisation to enhance their application procedure and prioritise artists was approved at the Praxis AGM in February 2021.
[1] In 2022, The Irish Times praised Praxis for its role in lobbying for the creation of the Basic Income for Arts pilot scheme (BIA).
"[6] In 2023, the union was critical of the Arts Council erroneously announcing the receipt of a "life-changing" award to 141 artists.