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The review of the Percent for Art scheme, a government initiative that sees 1% of the cost of all major state projects allocated to new art or acquisition of art, took place in May 2023

Audit of OPW scheme for the arts found €2m left idle

An audit of an OPW-run scheme to support the arts found €2m left idle in an account, projects where it was unclear whether they had started or finished, and financial transfers made for more than the artwork cost.

Business • 22 Apr

We asked a group of artists for their views on funding controversies in the sector

Watch: Artists reflect on recent funding controversies

Two funding controversies have rocked the arts sector recently.

Ireland • 01 Mar

Artists Saoirse Smith, Tobi Balogun and Emilie Conway share their experiences

Arts workers leaving due to harmful behaviours - report

Many workers in the arts and creative sectors in Ireland are leaving the industry due to harmful behaviours they have experienced, a recent report has found.

Ireland • 16 Aug 24

The museum says the author's racism 'is undeniable and indelible'

Author Roald Dahl's racism 'undeniable', says museum

Roald Dahl has been condemned by his own museum for what the charity called the "undeniable racism" of the children's author.

arts • 19 Jul 23

Covid-19 pandemic hit the arts world particularly hard

2022 saw income lifeline for artists introduced

2022 in Review • 30 Dec 22

The pandemic left many performers in a precarious position, with venues closed and performances cancelled

Basic income aims to simply allow artists to create

Although some artists go on to become internationally recognised rock stars or authors with seven-figure book deals, many others do not earn a living wage from their work, writes Sinéad Crowley

Ireland • 05 Apr 22

The majority of the instances were reported to have taken place in the workplace

70% of arts workers experience 'harmful behaviours'

There is a culture of harmful workplace behaviours across all sectors of the arts in Ireland, according to a new report.

Ireland • 21 Oct 21

Bronze sculpture celebrates 'pandemic heroes' in Cork

A sculpture in recognition of all those who helped during the Covid-19 pandemic has been unveiled in Charleville, Co Cork.

Munster • 30 Sep 21

The concept of Prism saw the building of a tent-like structure in front of Waterford courthouse and filling it with light

Spraoi reimagined as Waterford festival goes ahead

Most years in August, the people behind the Spraoi street theatre company in Waterford would be recovering by now from their gala parade, which traditionally draws tens of thousands of spectators to see the latest visual delights.

Munster • 26 Aug 21

Those working in music said the situation was worse in 2021 than in 2020

Almost half of artists considered abandoning career

Almost half of professional artists considered abandoning their career in the arts over the past year, largely due to lack of income and financial pressure.

Ireland • 29 Jul 21

Members of the Mobile Music Machine performing at Havenview in Enniscorthy

Music to lift spirits of Wexford care home residents

Residents of nursing homes across Co Wexford are in for a treat next week when the Mobile Music Machine featuring some of Ireland's top musicians will continue their series of concerts in the area.

Leinster • 02 Apr 21

Minister Catherine Martin said it is hoped venues can start planning for lived events (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Budget support designed to get performers working again

Minister Martin said she had listened to those in the industry and wanted to help them survive and help drive recovery.

budget 2021 • 14 Oct 20

Inside the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, closed at present due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Covid deals 'fatal blow' to arts with €10m revenue loss

Artists and others working in creative industries say they've lost more than €10 million in revenue since venues closed due to Covid-19 restrictions while over 12,000 cultural events have been cancelled so far this year.

Culture • 08 Jun 20

Minister Josepha Madigan was joined by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe at Government Buildings (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Appeal for people to 'Shine Your Light' over Easter

The Government has announced an initiative for tomorrow week, Saturday 11th April, asking everyone to shine a light for all the sick, frontline workers and anyone affected by Covid-19.

Coronavirus • 03 Apr 20

Sam discovered the best way to photograph the mice inhabiting London's Underground was to lie on the platform and wait (Sam Rowley / Wildlife Photographer of the Year)

Squabbling mice image wins wildlife photography award

An image of two mice fighting on a London Underground station platform has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year LUMIX People's Choice Award.

News Lens • 12 Feb 20

Judges described Barry's novel as a 'rogue gem'

Irish author Kevin Barry on Booker Prize longlist

Irish author Kevin Barry has been longlisted for the Booker Prize for his book Night Boat to Tangier.

Ireland • 24 Jul 19

Jokha Alharthi receiving the award in London this evening

Omani writer wins Man Booker International prize

Jokha Alharthi has become the first Arabic author to win the Man Booker International prize for her novel 'Celestial Bodies', which reveals her Omani homeland's post-colonial transformation.

World • 21 May 19

People working in the arts and entertainment sectors earn two-thirds of the average wage

Committee told some artists are living in poverty

Fianna Fáil's spokesperson on arts and culture has said there is a sense of anger among artists in relation to pay and conditions, housing, childcare and medical care.

Ireland • 15 Jan 19

The total budget for culture, language and heritage for 2019 is €339m

12% increase for arts sector in Budget

The Arts Council of Ireland and Screen Producers Ireland were among those welcoming increased spending in the arts sector announced in today's budget.

Budget 2019 • 09 Oct 18

The festival's artistic director said this year was the most ambitious programme to date

Galway International Arts Festival celebrates 41st year

The Galway International Arts Festival will showcase highly acclaimed productions from home and abroad as it celebrates its 41st anniversary this year.

Ireland • 20 Jul 18

The minister said three galleries had come together and made a good proposal

No decision yet on merger of cultural institutions

Minister for Arts Jimmy Deenihan has said no decision has been made on the merging of cultural institutions.

News • 30 May 12

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