Cork County Council’s Arts Office is inviting members of the public to share their views about how the Council can promote the enjoyment of and participation in the arts in County Cork.
The new Arts Plan 2025-2029 will set out the direction, priorities and goals that will guide Cork County Council’s investment and services in the arts over the next five years.
The plan will have an impact on how the arts service supports artists, makers, and those who deliver arts programmes in professional and voluntary organisations. It will also set out how the Arts Service engages with arts audiences, hardly reached communities, youth audiences and educational settings.
Welcoming the consultation process, the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll said
Cultural life in County Cork is supported by an arts ecosystem that includes practicing artists, arts organisations, venues, festivals, voluntary arts practitioners, and many others working to promote the practice and enjoyment of the arts in their communities. Their dedication and commitment contribute significantly to the quality of life enjoyed by our citizens and also the positive experience visitors have in our county.
The Arts Office is seeking input from the arts sector, community and arts organisations, and the wider public who have an interest in the arts. The service is particularly interested to hear what value the arts have in people’s lives; how people currently engage with the arts; and how improved access to a creative activity might support wellbeing and quality of life.
They are opportunities to take part in this consultation both in person at public consultation meetings at locations around Cork County during July and online by attending a consultation meeting or by completing a survey. The closing date for submissions is Friday, the 16th of August.
The schedule for public consultations is as follows:
• Tuesday July 16th, Mallow Library, 6-8pm.
• Wednesday July 17th, Castle Hotel Macroom, 6-8pm.
• Thursday July 18th, Online, 6-8pm – email arts@corkcoco.ie for the link to attend.
• Tuesday July 23rd, Midleton Library, 6-8pm.
• Wednesday July 24th, Carrigaline Family Support Centre, 6-8pm.
• Thursday July 25th, Fermoy Community Youth Centre, 6-8pm.
• Saturday July 27th, Cobh Library, 1-3pm.
• Tuesday July 30th, Bandon Library, 6-8pm.
• Wednesday July 31st, Bantry Library, 6-8pm.
