Research

Open Up: addressing the barriers facing Black and Black-Irish artists’ access to funding and opportunities
The Arts Council commissioned Lucy Michael Research Training and Consultancy to conduct an independent analysis of application data and to interview Black and Black-Irish artists regarding their experience of the application process. A summary report and A Guide to Open Up are also available.

Gender balance on arts boards and in leadership positions
One specific action we have undertaken is to require gender balanced boards on the organisations we fund regularly.

Working in Intercultural Contexts – Guide for Local Authorities and Cultural Providers
This guide is a resource to help Local Authorities and cultural providers begin the process of how, through community consultation, they might develop a range of tailored cultural services that engage more effectively with people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Artist in the Community Scheme – Cultural Diversity Strand
Research conducted by Create in 2019/2020 with artists from minority ethnic and migrant backgrounds who engaged with the Artist in the Community scheme.

Shift in Perspective
This resource pack is the result of a partnership between the Arts Council, Arts & Disability Ireland (ADI), Mayo County Council, the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) and South Tipperary County Council.

 Resources

EDI Toolkit 

This toolkit is intended to support organisations in implementing EDI policy measures.

Employment Permits for Non-EEA Nationals in the Arts Sector

This information leaflet outlines the types of employment permits and visas that are available to Non-EEA Nationals in the arts sector, and the steps an organisation can take to hire non-EEA workers.

Employment Permits for Non-EEA Nationals in the Arts Sector - Large Print

This information leaflet outlines the types of employment permits and visas that are available to Non-EEA Nationals in the arts sector, and the steps an organisation can take to hire non-EEA workers.

Safe to Create

A resource for the Irish arts and creative sectors to promote dignity at work.

Minding Creative Minds

An organisation established to offer a free 24/7 wellbeing & support programme for the Irish Creative Sector.

Amplify Women Toolkit

A toolkit for dealing with harassment and bullying in the workplace.