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The Arts Council, in everything it does, strives to respect, support and ensure the inclusion of all voices and cultures that make up Ireland today.
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)
Contact the members of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion department
087 456 0858
087 407 2542
01 6180 200