Culture Ireland () is the
Irish State Agency established to promote and advance
Irish Arts internationally. It was set up in 2005 and is funded by the
. 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
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Arts Council of Ireland
The Arts Council (sometimes called the Arts Council of Ireland; legally ) is the independent "Irish government agency for developing the arts".
About
It was established in 1951 by the government of Ireland, to encourage interest in Irish art ( ...
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Culture of Ireland
The culture of Ireland includes the art, music, dance, folklore, traditional clothing, language, literature, cuisine and sport associated with Ireland and the Irish people. For most of its recorded history, the country’s culture has been ...
References
External links
Culture Ireland Official Website
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Culture of Ireland
Arts councils
Arts in Ireland
Irish studies
Government agencies of the Republic of Ireland
Cultural promotion organizations