Arts Council
- Statement from the Arts Council regarding 2023 Annual Report 2025-02-12 Work to develop new IT systems for the Arts Council not delivered, leading to write-off in 2023 Annual Report The Arts Council commits to implementing recommendations arising from examination undertaken by Depar
- Paul Muldoon elected as Saoi of Aosdána 2025-02-06 President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins presided at a ceremony, today, Thursday 6th February 2025, to mark the election of poet and Aosdána member Paul Muldoon to Saoi of Aosdána. The honour of Saoi is bestowed for singular and sustained disti
- New research by the Arts Council shows that Irish arts audiences are returning to pre-Covid levels 2025-02-04 83% of people surveyed in 2024 attended at least one arts event in the previous 12 months, up 11% on 2023. Cost and value for money are key concerns for audiences when deciding whether to attend
- Creative February 2025 inspires young people to “Make your Mark” 2025-01-29 Arts Council initiative returns with an engaging programme of events. Schools and Youth Centres around Ireland encouraged to take part and get creative! Libraries and cultural spaces to join in with events. Creati
- Arts Council expresses its sadness at the passing of poet and Aosdána member Michael Longley 2025-01-23 23 January: The Arts Council expresses great sadness at the passing of the distinguished Irish poet and Aosdána member Michael Longley , who has died aged 85 . Born in Belfast
- The Arts Council celebrates partnership with third-level institutionsthrough artist in residence programmes 2025-01-21 Nine Arts Council artists in residence announced across six universities for 2025 Each residency worth €30,000 New artists join six artists and organis
- Arts Council announces first round of direct grant funding worth €68.5M for 2025 2025-01-09 175 grants awarded to organisations, art centres and arts studios across the country The Arts Council has announced its first round of funding decisions for 2025, awarding 175 arts organisations, arts c
- The Arts Council launches Street Performance and Spectacle Policy 2024-12-16 First of its kind policy for Street Performance and Spectacle Re-enforcing the Arts Council’s belief that art should be accessible to all Emphasis on community co-creation and Local Authority Partnerships The Arts Co
- In advance of the first Bursary deadline of 2025, the Arts Council’s Literature Team (Irish and English language literature) will give two information clinics, outlining the purpose and priorities of the award, how to make an application, and how applications are assessed.
- Continuing our series of monthly Live Q & A Sessions by Quality Matters in 2025