Research and publications

As the development agency for the arts, the Arts Council has commissioned, assisted or published many reports and studies that outline how the Council seeks to enrich provision and practice in all the arts, including festivals.

 
TitleDescriptionYear:Pages
Developing the Arts in Ireland: Arts Council strategic overview 2011-2013 (PDF, 0.22 MB) This document outlines the Arts Council's strategic direction over the three-year period 2011-2013. We describe our values and remit from Government and provide an overview of the Arts Council's approach to supporting the arts.201014
Touring policy 2010 to 2015 (, ) The Arts Council has adopted a new policy for touring, to be delivered over the six year period 2010-2015. 20092
Arts festival calendar 2008 (PDF, 0.19 MB) A listing of festivals funded by the Arts Council in 2008.200810
Partnership for the Arts in practice 2006-2008/Comhpháirtíocht ar son na nEalaíon cleachtais 2006-2008 (PDF, 0.31 MB) 2005100