Opportunity: Artist in the Community Scheme Bursary Awards This bursary from Create Collaborative Arts aims to support individual professional artists to develop their collaborative socially engaged arts practice. Deadline 29 July, and information session 27 June. buff.ly/3z8eEzs

We're seeking an increase in Arts Council funding to €160m in #Budget2025 to support the needs of the arts sector at a time of: 🔹 Record demand for our supports 🔹 Record shortfall in funding requests met 🔹 Escalating costs for artists and arts orgs artscouncil.ie/Budget2025

There has been strong government investment in the arts but further infrastructural support is needed to deliver the best return on this investment, and to maximise opportunities for artists and audiences. artscouncil.ie/Budget2025

Inclusivity is an important driver for us The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon If art isn’t created and made by a variety of people, how can it truly be a mirror for life in Ireland.

🎭 520 performances 🌇 29 venues 🌎 53 world premieres 🇮🇪 9 Irish premieres ✨ Over 500 artists This September, #DublinFringeFestival is inviting you to experience the EXTRAORDINARY as we celebrate our 30th birthday 🎂 Book your tickets NOW 🎟️ fringefest.com (1/2)

There are still two Saturdays of events related to the exhibition ‘In Search of Hy-Brasil’ at Solstice Arts Centre in Navan. I had a brill day at ancient sites via Mythical Ireland followed by a tour of the exhib, so I know the next two are worth checking out: solsticeartscentre.ie/event/in-searc…

I made it! So good to be here Galway International Arts Festival 👍😀

CLOSING TOMORROW: Artists Care Exchange with Age & Opportunity 🌈 Aimed at supporting artists already with some experience working in in the arts & older people in a care context. Develop your skills & work more confidently & expertly! Learn more & apply: bealtaine.ie/open-call-arti…

Let the ticket choosing begin! Dublin Theatre Festival

Since 2020, our Creative Places programme has invested €5.5m in places around Ireland that haven't previously benefitted from sustained investment in the arts & creativity Hear from Carolann Courtney about the impact of the programme in Tuam #MoreSpaces #MorePeople #MorePlaces

Looking forward now already to Culture Night on 20th Sept - launching today!

On Oliver Callan with Brendan Courtney now! Such a great The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon project gifting free books to prisons this Culture Night

Don't Forget to Remember in cinemas now! Experience the difficult journey of watching a love one losing their memories to Alzhiemers while celebrating the life they have lived. See it near you this Sept: dontforgettorememberfilm.com

On #CultureNight, Sept 20th, the island of Ireland becomes your free cultural playground. Over 1,700 completely free events This special night is a national moment celebrating all that makes up the richness and diversity of culture in Ireland💚 culturenight.ie

Culture Night's book gifting initiative #ReadMór is being delivered this year (Friday 20th) to the Irish Prison Service. We could not be prouder to have Pat Sheedy as an advocate & ambassador for the programme. The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Culture Night #OneNightForAll #OícheDárSaol

Visit the Arts Council on Culture Night! We're thrilled to host a performance by the Seo Linn trio with Culture Night ambassador Stiofán Ó Fearail, followed by a DJ set from rkitt. Join us from 6pm at 70 Merrion Sq. in Dublin! culturenight.ie/arts-council-o… #OneNightForAll

Director of The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, Maureen Kennelly, spoke on Newstalk Breakfast this morning about the vibrant programme that began all over the country at 4pm today ✨ It's not too late! Find a last minute event near you at culturenight.ie #OneNightForAll #OícheDárSaol

How do you Culture Night? Happy Culture Night everyone! #OícheDárSaol

#CultureNight is in full swing at the Arts Council buildings with Seo Linn. Coming up shortly we'll have a DJ set from R.Kitt! culturenight.ie/arts-council-o… #OneNightForAll #OícheDárSaol

Our Director, Maureen Kennelly, writes for Culture on RTÉ about the benefits of sustained investment in the arts and the challenges currently facing artists and arts organisations in Ireland, as we seek an increase in Arts Council funding in #Budget2025. rte.ie/culture/2024/0…