Arts Grants The window for applications to Cork City Councils Arts Funding managed by the Arts Office closed on 19 th November. In most categories, the number of applications have increased on 2019. Applications for Project Awards increased by 77% and applications to the Individual Artists Bursary scheme increased by 46%. This is reflective of the constraining circumstances experienced by artists impacted by COVID. The Arts Officer has made her recommendations based on applications to the Arts Grants Scheme and the Arts Committee will meet to assess on 15 th December. All other panels will take place in January 2021. PLATFORM 31 PLATFORM 31 is collaboration between the Association of Local Authority Arts Offices (ALAAOs) and the Arts Council to provide a national opportunity for artists to develop their practice and test new ideas of collaboration, research, audience development, place- making and sharing their work. The opportunity includes a bursary of €8,000 . Nine applications form Cork City-based practitioners were submitted for consideration for this bursary. A panel shortlisted three applicants on 10 th December and these will now go to a national panel where one will be selected. Composer in the Classroom COVID has impacted on the delivery of this programme in Sept-Dec 2020. Cork City and County Arts Offices are in discussion with Cork Choral Festival to plan a strategic review that will reinforce the delivery of the programme in 2021.
Helium Arts Creative Health Hub Cork City Arts Office are supporting the recruitment of an arts and health professional to coordinate the Helium Arts Creative Health Programme in Cork City.
Evening Echo Cork City Arts Office are working with partners toward the delivery of this annual event in a COVID compliant way. It will take place at 4.23pm this year on 17 th December at Shalom Park.
Cult-Create Cork City Arts Office continues to support the City Councils involvement in the Interreg Europe funded ‘Cultural and Creative Tourism in Europe (Cult Create). The Arts Office advises on and supports the cultural and creative elements of the project. Its work is further supported by the objectives and actions of the Creative Ireland Culture Team. John Burke Sculpture Renovation In response to a number of queries and approaches by the public, the Arts Office is leading on the renovation of the John Burk Sculpture on the Wilton Road Roundabout which is in need of specialist maintenance. We have commissioned a site visit and report by a specialist consultant practitioner and will 50% match fund the works identified to be carried out. In funding same we are collaborating with the Councillors of the South West LAC who are each contributing ward funds to make up the remaining 50%. Engagement with the Sector The Arts Office maintains close links and consultation with the arts organisations, groups and artists in the city. Since taking up post, the Arts Officer has met with an average of 3 groups a week via video-conferencing. St. Patricks Day 2021 The Arts and Events Team has begun to plan for St. Patricks Day 2021, developing an approach that can suitably meet the challenges and parameters imposed by the ongoing pandemic.
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