Orla Moloney, Head of Arts Participation Arts Participation - a broad range of arts practices where individuals/ groups collaborate with skilled artists to make or interpret art
The Arts Council values festivals as a means to: develop a vibrant and sustainable arts profile at a local level offer opportunities to present new work and new ways of working that can have far reaching effects for artists and audiences
MDA recurring funding ◦ 3.5 – 2.8 million since 2008 ◦ Reduced numbers to 8 - Galway, Kilkenny, Cork Midsummer, Dublin Fringe, Earagail, Eigse, Carlow, Clonmel Junction and Clifden Festivals & Events Scheme (ex SFS) ◦ 850k approx ◦ Supported 158 Festivals and events in 2012 ◦ Three strands (>9,999; 10 – 20k; up to 40k ◦ Two rounds
FES is keen to support festivals where the infrastructure is underdeveloped It aims to support programmes that include: ◦ professional artists ◦ new experiences for audiences ◦ new or niche areas of programming e.g. New media, Jazz etc.
Equity – participation in the artistic and cultural life of the country Opportunities for artists – specialising in socially engaged practices Invigoration of the arts
Arts and Health Arts and Disability Cultural Diversity and the Arts Arts and Older People Arts and Communities (of place and interest)
Grants Projects/ T&T Bursaries/ A&D Awards AiC Scheme Small/ non-recurring developmental funds e.g. A&H in Festivals
Venues Arts organisations Production companies Local authority arts offices Festivals
More diverse work ◦ Range of artists/ companies and participants ◦ Performances/exhibitions/ events/ residencies/ workshops More diverse audiences ◦ Non-traditional arts audiences work of wider interest/ relevance considerations of access at all stages from marketing to presentation of work
Croí Glan
Callan, Co.Kilkenny
Arts Council – new policy and strategy Arts and Disability Ireland (ADI) – advice on work & access - ADN (Mayo, Galway and Cork) – Shift in perspective resource pack Altered Images –
Phizzfest
Arts Council – Arts and Health Policy and Strategy Waterford Healing Arts Trust – National online resource Create –
- Funded by the European Commission under the European Integration Fund - Supported by the Office for the Promotion of Migrant Integration, Department of Justice & Equality and Pobal - Additional funding - The Arts Council Artist in the Community Scheme (AiC) managed by CREATE.
Arts Council Policy and Strategy Create – CfCP/ ArtPolonia (particularly Polish and Eastern European artists living in Ireland)
Dawn Chorus at Bealtaine 2011
Credit: Aidan Kelly Artist/Photographer, Bealtaine Festival and Age & Opportunity
Age & Opportunity – Create –
Artists/ arts organisations with track record in high quality collaborative practice Projects funded through the Arts Council / AiC Scheme Create –
More high quality arts experiences for more diverse audiences combining: ◦ Technique ◦ Originality/ Innovation ◦ Ambition ◦ Connection ◦ Magic