The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

Today we are proud to share our Street Performance & Spectacle Policy. The first of its kind in Ireland, this landmark policy sets out our plans to develop the creative practices of street performance and spectacle in the coming years. Chair of the Arts Council Maura McGrath said: "As we look to the future, the Arts Council is committed to ensuring that these art practices are supported, celebrated, and given the recognition they truly deserve." Read more: https://lnkd.in/ePMYxXRf

Our Director Maureen Kennelly and Chair Maura McGrath were delighted to attend the launch of Abbey Theatre's Strategy 2025-2030. The strategy sets out plans to champion the role of the artist and deliver high quality arts experiences for audiences. More: https://lnkd.in/dahQ9Q_B

We're #hiring a new Head of Children and Young People’s Arts in Dublin, County Dublin. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We warmly welcome the appointment of new Arts Council board member Caroline Ann O'Sullivan. We look forward to working with Caroline Ann O'Sullivan and her wealth of knowledge and expertise will be a valuable asset for our board. Arts Council Chair Maura McGrath said: It is my pleasure as Chair to welcome the appointment of Caroline Ann O’Sullivan as a new Arts Council board member. Caroline’s extensive academic achievements relating to many aspects of the arts and culture sector, together with her governance and oversight expertise, will be a terrific asset. I look forward to working alongside Caroline in the months and years ahead" Read more: https://lnkd.in/ejQGfmgC

The arts should thrive at night! This year we held our Night Time Culture Forum in Cork City. There was a great discussion and exploration on how to make our cities, towns and places more culturally vibrant at night. Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media #NightTimeIsOurTime Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e_ACyjG2 Electronic Music Council Triskel Arts Centre Mark Davies

We're #hiring a new Application Support Manager (Theatre) in Dublin, County Dublin. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We're #hiring a new Application Support Manager (Music & Opera) in Dublin, County Dublin. Apply today or share this post with your network.

A great RTÉ Culture recap of the youth-led takeover on our social media channels today, as part of our #WorldChildrensDay celebrations. Huge thanks to Rajiv, Gabriela, Jasper and Joanne for sharing their experiences of children's and young people's arts. rte.ie/culture/2024/1…

On #WorldChildrensDay, our Creative Schools Director Mags Walsh spoke to the Irish Independent about how the Creative Schools programme provides opportunities for children and young people in schools across Ireland to explore creativity and artistic expression. The programme has now reached one in every four schools in Ireland, with 184 schools taking part for the first time this year. https://lnkd.in/ep3gvV-s 📷: Brian Cregan

What might inspire a child or young person to pursue art? 🤔 In our final #WorldChildrensDay interview, Joanne from the Children's Panel at Baboró International Arts Festival for Children speaks with Niall Cleary, Creative Director and CEO of Graffiti Theatre Company, about getting inspired by art and staying curious. Thank you to our wonderful World Children's Day correspondents, Joanne and Jasper, and to all of our special guests for sharing their insights on children and young people's arts! 📹: Foe