Arts Scheme News Today

Nearly 130 artists and organisations in Cork are set to collectively receive funding of over €166,000, which will allow the creation of art and running of events that will “directly impact and revitalise social life in local communities”.

The Púca is the trickster in Irish mythology. He’s a shapeshifter, often appearing with the head of a horse. But watch out if he offers you a ride. You might never be seen again! The story’s an old one but Irish children are still discouraged from eating blackberries in November because the Púca spits on them at Halloween.

As usual the month is flying by, and there are so many wonderful things going on in our county now. I’ll never manage to squeeze them all into one column.

The closing date for applications for the Basic Income for the Arts Scheme is 1pm next Thursday 12 May.

Contents 1. Policy Aims 2. Legislative, Regulatory and Policy Context 3. Definitions 4. Policy Statement      4.1 Deaccessioning Collection Material - Considerations      4.2 Deaccessioning Collection Material - Proposals      4.3 Deaccessioning and Disposal Approvals

An alluringly beautiful lady has just arrived on Leeside and she can be found watching over the steps inside one of the city’s most iconic venues.