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'Wisdom Moves'. Dance Theatre of Ireland / Vintage Youth Ensemble. Photo: Ewa Figazewska
A 5-year action plan to help create a more inclusive arts community
Ensuring that everyone who lives in Ireland has the opportunity to engage with, and participate in the arts
Building a policy for inclusive arts practice
We are committed to collecting more information about artists that apply for funding and those that receive funding
Key initiatives and research conducted in the area of equality, diversity and inclusion
Tell us what you think! We want to know your opinions, ideas, questions, and concerns about our EDI initiatives
Open Up: Summary Report(PDF, 0.4MB, 4 pages)
Open Up: addressing the barriers facing Black and Black-Irish artists’ access to funding and opportunities(PDF, 1.11MB, 50 pages)
A Guide to Open Up(PDF, 0.3MB, 4 pages)
Employment Permits for Non-EEA Nationals in the Arts Sector(PDF, 0.86MB, 35 pages)
EDI Blog June 2024
EDI Blog March 2024
EDI Blog December 2023
EDI Blog September 2023
Contact the members of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion department
087 456 0858
087 407 2542
01 6180 200