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Arts Council

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Headquarters locationDublin, Ireland
Founders Government of Ireland
Founded1951
Key peopleOrlaith McBride (CEO); Sheila Pratschke (Chairman)
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About Arts Council


The Arts Council is the arts council of Ireland. It was established in 1951 by the Government of Ireland, to encourage interest in Irish art and to channel funding from the state to Irish artists and arts organisations.

Disabled arts scheme: Buying tickets 'shouldn't be a performance'

Disabled arts scheme: Buying tickets 'shouldn't be a performance'
Nov 6,2023 5:21 pm

... But Arts Council England has now announced more details on the scheme, including its new name - All In - and how disabled people, and venues, can get involved...

National Theatre Wales has lost its way, says writer

National Theatre Wales has lost its way, says writer
Oct 15,2023 12:51 am

... 6m funding was being cut to nothing by Arts Council of Wales (ACW)...

British Museum: How easy is it to steal from a museum?

British Museum: How easy is it to steal from a museum?
Aug 20,2023 3:11 pm

... Museums and galleries in the UK need to abide by certain security requirements to be accredited by the Arts Council, the national development agency for creativity and culture...

English National Opera's deadline to move from London extended

English National Opera's deadline to move from London extended
Jul 27,2023 6:11 am

...By Jess Warren & PA MediaBBC NewsThe English National Opera (ENO) has been given until 2029 to move its headquarters out of London under Arts Council England (ACE) plans...

RSC expands scheme to give children skills through Shakespeare

RSC expands scheme to give children skills through Shakespeare
Jun 22,2023 9:21 pm

... The RSC has seen a real-terms cut in its funding from Arts Council England, but ACE have awarded new specific funding for an increase in RSC touring, including to schools which is also backed by charitable grants and a loan from Nesta, a social innovation foundation...

Former Coventry Ikea to house cultural hub and art storage

Former Coventry Ikea to house cultural hub and art storage
May 31,2023 2:50 am

... Part of the building will be used as storage for collections owned by groups such as Arts Council England and the British Council, while the fifth and sixth floors will be turned into a gallery, library and other arts facilities by Coventry University...

English National Opera names five cities on relocation shortlist

English National Opera names five cities on relocation shortlist
May 9,2023 1:51 am

... The opera company has been told by Arts Council England to relocate from the capital or lose its public funding...

Deaf Awareness Week 2023: 'I want to be a role model for other deaf people'

Deaf Awareness Week 2023: 'I want to be a role model for other deaf people'
May 4,2023 10:41 pm

... They made the decision to collaborate on the project after applying for specialist funding from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland...

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