Strategic priority #1 - Art for everyone
Outcome 1.2
Developed new 5 year creative communities plan for embedding creativity in communities across the city. Supported under the national Creative Ireland Programme. A broader diversity of people in a greater variety of contexts are experiencing art in their lives.
Action
Under this plan we have:
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Supported a further 30 projects championed by members of the cross-directorate culture and creativity team. These include projects such as the Ardú Street Art Initiative, the Kinship creative climate action project in Tramore Valley Park; Cork’s One City One Book etc.
Introduced new Creative Communities Grant Scheme . Since 2023, 25 community-led creative projects have been supported.
New post of Creative Communities Engagement Officer appointed to Cork City Council Arts Office
Action
Secured Arts Council of Ireland R&D funding to pilot ‘Creative Knocknaheeny’ as a model for place-based arts development in Cork city.
Action
Partnered with Arts and Disability Ireland to pilot the Island City contemporary sculpture trail as an accessible public art trail. Measures rolling out in Autumn 2024..
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