Members of the public are being invited to share their views about how Cork County 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, with several public consultations scheduled over the coming weeks.
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.
“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,” said Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll on welcoming the consultation process.
UPCOMING PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS
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.
There are opportunities to take part in this consultation both in person at public consultation meetings at locations around the county during July and online, by attending a consultation meeting or by completing a survey via the Council’s website (www.corkcoco.ie).
The schedule for public consultations locally is as follows: Tuesday, July 16th in Mallow Library (6-8pm); Tuesday, July 23rd in Midleton Library (6-8pm); Thursday, July 25th in Fermoy Community Youth Centre (6-8pm).
While on Thursday next, July 18th, this will be online (6-8pm) – e-mail arts@corkcoco.ie for the link to attend.
The closing date for submissions is Friday, 16th August.
