| Formation | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Founded at | Dublin |
| Type | Government organization |
| Headquarters | 23 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, D02 TD30 |
| Director | Sharon Barry |
| Parent organization | Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media |
| Website | https://www.cultureireland.ie/ |
Culture Ireland (Irish: Cultúr Éireann) is the Irish State Agency established to promote and advance Irish Arts internationally. It was set up in 2005 and is funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. Its budget for 2010 was €4.083m. This had increased to €6.6m by 2023.
The specific activities of Culture Ireland include:
- Funding Irish artists or arts organisations to support Irish cultural activities of excellence
- Funding and facilitating Irish participation at strategic international arts events
- Managing of special ('emblematic') cultural and artistic events
- Advising to the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism on international arts and cultural affairs
It showcases Irish cultural activities at international events such as the Edinburgh Festival and the Venice Biennale.
See also
References
- "How Culture Ireland is funded". Archived from the original on 2011-01-19. Retrieved 2010-09-09.
- "About". Culture Ireland. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- "Edinburgh showcase" (PDF). Culture Ireland. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- "Showcases". Culture Ireland. Retrieved 12 February 2024.